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2018 Lakota Bighorn

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Feb 11, 2019
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains no NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2018 Lakota Bighorn. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
19V080000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES

Feb 11, 2019
300 units potentially affected
The defect: 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."
The risk: If the vehicle is loaded to the limit provided on the label, the tires could fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Lakota CorporationView on NHTSA.gov
18V619000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Sep 12, 2018
287 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The 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.
The 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.
Lakota CorporationView on NHTSA.gov
18V261000

STRUCTURE

Apr 25, 2018
350 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: If the ramp loosens or detaches during use or while moving, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
The 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.
Lakota CorporationView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

No owner complaints recorded for this model year

Either none have been filed with NHTSA, or this vehicle is too new for reports to have accumulated.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Lakota Bighorn by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2024010—
2023020—
2022030—
2021030—
2020120—
2019050—
2018Viewing040—
2016020—
2014010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.