Lakota recalls 2020-2024 Bighorn and Charger Triple Axle trailers due to potential axle carrier failure causing crashes. Owners must stop using until fixed by dealers.
A broken axle carrier can cause the axles and tires to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Lakota is recalling certain 2020-2024 Bighorn and Charger Triple Axle horse trailers because the axle carrier may break, increasing crash risk. Owners must stop using these trailers until dealers install fixes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79812-lakota-2020-bighorn-trailer-recall-broken-axle-carrier-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79812-lakota-2020-bighorn-trailer-recall-broken-axle-carrier-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V550000
“Lakota 2020 Bighorn Trailer Recall: Broken Axle Carrier Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79812-lakota-2020-bighorn-trailer-recall-broken-axle-carrier-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 23V550000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V550000).
The axle carrier may break due to weak steel construction, causing axles and tires to fail. This increases the risk of a crash while the trailer is in use.
Owners of 2020-2024 Lakota Bighorn and Charger Triple Axle horse trailers are affected. Trailer users with the described axle carrier issue face higher crash risk.
Check for 2020-2024 model years of Lakota Bighorn and Charger Triple Axle horse trailers. The recall was notified to owners via mail on September 1, 2023.
Do not use the trailer until the remedy is completed by a dealer.
Dealers will install gussets and additional tubes at no cost to fix the axle carrier.
Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2023.
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.
The axle carrier may have been manufactured with insufficient gauge steel, which can cause it to break and increase crash risk.
Check if your trailer is a 2020-2024 Lakota Bighorn or Charger Triple Axle horse trailer.
Stop using the trailer until a dealer installs gussets and additional tubes at no cost.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Lakota to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V550000 — Lakota Lakota Hello, I own a Lakota that is covered by recall 23V550000 from Lakota. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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