Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V265000 Reported April 25, 2018

Ramp may come loose due to missing bolts

Lakota Corporation (lakota Trailers) · N/A · 200 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V265000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Lakota Corporation (lakota Trailers)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
200
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 25, 2018
Completion Rate
25.00

Defect Summary

Lakota corporation (lakota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 bighorn, charger and colt horse and livestock trailers equipped with a rear ramp option. these trailers may be missing the nuts and bolts through the ramp channel that go into the rear of trailer c channel, allowing the rear ramp to detach while moving.

Safety Consequence

If the ramp comes loose while moving, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Lakota has notified owners, and dealers will drill holes, and install the bolts and lock nuts to secure the ramp, free of charge. the recall began on may 9, 2018. owners may contact lakota helpdesk at 1-574-848-1636.

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 18V265000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V265000

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

What is recall 18V265000?

NHTSA recall 18V265000 was issued by Lakota Corporation (lakota Trailers) on April 25, 2018. It addresses: Ramp may come loose due to missing bolts. The recall affects approximately 200 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 18V265000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.