NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Lakota Bighorn Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2021 Lakota Bighorn has 3 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 2021 Lakota Bighorn. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
NHTSA #23V550000Reported August 3, 2023 · Lakota Corporation
Potentially affected: 65 vehicles
Defect description
Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Bighorn and Charger Triple Axle 5&6 horse trailers. The main rails of the axle carrier may have been manufactured with an insufficient gauge steel, which can cause the carrier to break.
Safety consequence
A broken axle carrier can cause the axles and tires to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Owners are advised not to use their trailer until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will install gussets and additional tubes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov.
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILING
NHTSA #23V077000Reported 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.
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
NHTSA #22V005000Reported January 7, 2022 · Lakota Corporation
Potentially affected: 100 vehicles
Defect description
Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bighorn, Charger, and Livestock trailers equipped with certain Sailun tires, size ST235/80R16/G. Due to a manufacturing issue, the tires may experience a belt separation.
Safety consequence
Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. 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.nhtsa.gov.
Other Lakota Bighorn model years
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