Model year record

2018 LAKOTA Colt

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V437000

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

Component
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
Manufacturer
Lakota Corporation
Vehicles affected
341
Reported to NHTSA
2019-06-10
Owners notified
2019-07-25

Defect description

Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Colt 6-foot 9-inch wide horse trailers. The aluminum axle carrier may be too weak to and begin to tear.

Safety risk

If the carrier begins to tear, the stability of the trailer may be affected, increasing the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Lakota will notify owners, and dealers will add additional aluminum structure to reinforce the trailers, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V080000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Lakota Corporation
Vehicles affected
300
Reported to NHTSA
2019-02-11
Owners notified
2019-03-18

Defect description

Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Lakota Bighorn, Charger, Colt and Livestock Edition trailers. The affected vehicles have incorrect tire data listed on the Federal Placard, possibly resulting in the tires being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110 "Tire Selection and Rims," as well as 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Safety risk

If the vehicle is loaded to the limit provided on the label, the tires could fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Lakota will notify owners, and dealers will provide new placards with the correct weight capacity data listed, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V619000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Manufacturer
Lakota Corporation
Vehicles affected
287
Reported to NHTSA
2018-09-12
Owners notified
2018-09-25

Defect description

Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Lakota Bighorn, Charger and Colt trailers equipped with a 6 or 8 cubic foot refrigerator installed in main living area with a roof vent. The refrigerator roof vent may be blocked by insulation.

Safety risk

A blocked roof vent may increase the risk of a fire or can cause carbon monoxide to enter the living quarters increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Lakota has notifiedy owners, and dealers will inspect the vent to make sure that it is not blocked, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V261000

Structure

Component
Structure
Manufacturer
Lakota Corporation
Vehicles affected
350
Reported to NHTSA
2018-04-25
Owners notified
2018-05-18

Defect description

Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Bighorn, Charger, and Colt trailers. The bolts that secure the ramps on these trailers may come loose or break during use or while moving.

Safety risk

If the ramp loosens or detaches during use or while moving, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Lakota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts with a different bolt, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2018. Owners may contact Lakota Recall Help Desk IPO Lakota Customer Service at 1-574-848-1636.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V265000

Structure

Component
Structure
Manufacturer
Lakota Corporation
Vehicles affected
200
Reported to NHTSA
2018-04-25
Owners notified
2018-05-09

Defect description

Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Bighorn, Charger and Colt horse and livestock trailers equipped with a rear ramp option. These trailers may be missing the nuts and bolts through the ramp channel that go into the rear of trailer C channel, allowing the rear ramp to detach while moving.

Safety risk

If the ramp comes loose while moving, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Lakota has notified owners, and dealers will drill holes, and install the bolts and lock nuts to secure the ramp, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Lakota helpdesk at 1-574-848-1636.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V410000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: furnace

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: furnace
Manufacturer
Lakota Corporation
Vehicles affected
152
Reported to NHTSA
2017-06-28
Owners notified
2017-07-27

Defect description

Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2018 Colt trailers. The furnace flue may not have been installed properly and, as a result, the furnace combustion system may not vent to the outside of the trailer living quarters.

Safety risk

If the furnace does not vent properly, a build up of carbon monoxide may occur within the trailer, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Lakota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and confirm that the furnace flue is installed properly, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2017. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574- 848-1636 or [email protected].

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.