NHTSA vehicle safety data

2018 Lakota Lakota Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2018 Lakota Lakota has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 2018 Lakota Lakota. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

STRUCTURE

NHTSA #17V473000

Reported July 25, 2017 · Lakota Corporation

Potentially affected: 14 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

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.

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