RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR
2023 Lakota Bighorn recalls
4 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2023 Lakota Bighorn with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.
- Canadian recalls
- 02
- U.S. recalls
- 02
- Total campaigns
- 04
Transport Canada recalls
02- Structure#2023433
3 units affected
Issue: On a small number of 5 & 6 horse triple-axle trailers, the axle carriers were made with metal that's too thin. As a result, the axle carrier could collapse and the tires could contact the floor in the horse area. If this happens, the tires could fail. Safety risk: An axle carrier failure or a tire failure could cause a loss of control and create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Lakota advises not to use your trailer until the recall repairs have been completed. Lakota will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
- Structure#2023058
10 units affected
Issue: On a small number of trailers, the vaulted ceiling over the bed in the gooseneck area wasn't installed correctly. As a result, the ceiling could detach and fall inside the trailer. Safety Risk: A ceiling that falls suddenly could create the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Lakota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your trailer to a dealership or service facility to attach the ceiling correctly.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
U.S. NHTSA recalls
02- SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE#23V550000
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.
Risk: A broken axle carrier can cause the axles and tires to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
- STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILING#23V077000
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.
Risk: A detached trey ceiling may fall on top of trailer occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada
Check a 2023 Lakota Bighorn VIN
A VIN decode confirms your vehicle's exact model year, trim and assembly plant, then runs this same recall check against it.