Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V473000 Reported July 25, 2017

Ramp may detach from rear of trailer

Lakota Corporation (lakota Trailers) · N/A · 14 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V473000
Manufacturer Campaign
Non-LQ ext ramp
Manufacturer
Lakota Corporation (lakota Trailers)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
14
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 25, 2017
Completion Rate
64.29

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Lakota Corporation (lakota Trailers) dealer and reference recall ID 17V473000 or campaign Non-LQ ext ramp.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V473000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V473000?

NHTSA recall 17V473000 was issued by Lakota Corporation (lakota Trailers) on July 25, 2017. It addresses: Ramp may detach from rear of trailer. The recall affects approximately 14 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Lakota Corporation (lakota Trailers) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V473000 or the manufacturer campaign number Non-LQ ext ramp. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.