How many recalls does the 2019 Lakota Bighorn have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2019 Lakota Bighorn as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Lakota will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2019 Lakota Bighorn is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2019 Lakota Bighorn.

Are recall repairs on a 2019 Lakota Bighorn free?

Usually. Federal law requires Lakota to remedy recalls on the 2019 Bighorn free of charge at an authorized Lakota dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2019 Lakota Bighorn affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2019 Lakota Bighorn, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Lakota Bighorn?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2019 Lakota Bighorn.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2019 Lakota Bighorn Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2019 Lakota Bighorn has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Lakota dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Lakota Bighorn. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILING

NHTSA #23V077000

Reported February 13, 2023 · Lakota Corporation

Potentially affected: 445 vehicles

Defect description

Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Bighorn trailers. The trey ceiling above the bed may not have been installed correctly and may detach.

Safety consequence

A detached trey ceiling may fall on top of trailer occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Lakota will provide repair instructions and have screws installed in the trey ceiling, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636. Lakota's number for this recall is Trey Ceiling.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA #19V080000

Reported February 11, 2019 · Lakota Corporation

Potentially affected: 300 vehicles

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 consequence

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

NHTSA #18V619000

Reported September 12, 2018 · Lakota Corporation

Potentially affected: 287 vehicles

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 consequence

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

STRUCTURE

NHTSA #18V261000

Reported April 25, 2018 · Lakota Corporation

Potentially affected: 350 vehicles

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 consequence

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

STRUCTURE

NHTSA #18V265000

Reported April 25, 2018 · Lakota Corporation

Potentially affected: 200 vehicles

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 consequence

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Lakota Bighorn model years

Check your 2019 Lakota Bighorn VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Lakota Bighorn at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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