2020–2024 Lakota Bighorn, 2020–2024 Lakota Charger Recall: Main rails of the axle carrier may have been manufactured with an…
NHTSA campaign 23V550000 · Suspension · filed Aug 3, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
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Other campaigns involving Lakota vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V550000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.