NHTSA recall campaign
17V473000
ManufacturerLakota CorporationReported2017-07-25Affected14 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Lakota trailers. The rear external load ramp was not mounted with nuts and bolts in addition to being welded, possibly resulting in the ramp detaching from the trailer.
Risk
If the ramp detaches from the rear of trailer, it may be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Lakota will notify owners, and dealers will install bolts and nuts on each rear external ramp, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636. Lakota's number for this recall is Non-LQ ext ramp.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →