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2020 Lakota Bighorn

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

NHTSA has issued a “do not drive” advisory affecting this model year.

Campaign 23V550000. Confirm whether your specific vehicle is covered using its VIN before acting on this.

Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov
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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Latest Apr 26, 2023
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 Aug 3, 2023
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 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2020 Lakota Bighorn, most frequently naming the other / unspecified category. 2 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.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Other / unspecified1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

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.

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23V550000NHTSA advisory: do not drive

SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE

Aug 3, 2023
65 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A broken axle carrier can cause the axles and tires to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Lakota CorporationView on NHTSA.gov
23V077000

STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILING

Feb 13, 2023
445 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A detached trey ceiling may fall on top of trailer occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.
Lakota CorporationView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Other / unspecified
Filed Apr 26, 2023

Q, What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Alcoa Aluminum rim manufacturing defects part number 167041. At the moment I do have the rim available for inspection but Alcoa wants it returned for warranty. Q: How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The defects have shown up in the drop center of the rim allowing air to rapidly escape and possibly causing loss of vehicle control, damage to vehicle, flying debris. Possible loss of life in rollover. I have pictures and video of the defect. Q: Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? This is now the second, rim that has failed in the same way. Failures are only 2500 miles apart.The last one was sent to Alcoa for warranty. No need for independent dealer or service center to verify the problem. The problem is seen by use of water. Q: Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? The first Alcoa rim was sent back for warranty. As a mechanic this is one of the most rare types of defects to see in a rim assembly. One having the defect is rare enough. But having a second defect of the exact same type is now reaching the same odds as being hit by lightning. No outside damage or contact with a curb has happened. Q: Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Luckily for me I have an aftermarket TPMS system on the trailer that detected the rapid loss of pressure, of 2 pounds per minute. Thus saving me a complete tire blowout and further damage.Air loss happens faster the warmer the rim becomes. At the moment I do have the rim available for inspection but Alcoa wants it returned for warranty.

NHTSA ID
11519113
Incident
Apr 25, 2023

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Lakota Bighorn by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2024010—
2023020—
2022030—
2021030—
2020Viewing120—
2019050—
2018040—
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.