Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V619000 Reported September 12, 2018

Refrigerator vent may be blocked by insulation

Lakota Corporation (lakota Trailers) · Equipment · 287 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V619000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
287
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 12, 2018
Completion Rate
65.18

Defect Summary

Lakota corporation (lakota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 lakota bighorn, charger and colt trailers equipped with a 6 or 8 cubic foot refrigerator installed in main living area with a roof vent. the refrigerator roof vent may be blocked by insulation.

Safety Consequence

A blocked roof vent may increase the risk of a fire or can cause carbon monoxide to enter the living quarters increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Lakota has notifiedy owners, and dealers will inspect the vent to make sure that it is not blocked, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began september 25, 2018. owners may contact lakota customer service 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 18V619000 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 18V619000

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

What is recall 18V619000?

NHTSA recall 18V619000 was issued by Lakota Corporation (lakota Trailers) on September 12, 2018. It addresses: Refrigerator vent may be blocked by insulation. The recall affects approximately 287 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Lakota Corporation (lakota Trailers) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V619000 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.