2020–2024 Lakota Bighorn & Lakota Charger Suspension Recall 23V550000
NHTSA recall 23V550000 covers about 65 2020–2024 Lakota Bighorn & Lakota Charger vehicles (suspension), filed with NHTSA Aug 3, 2023. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done.
Source: NHTSA campaign 23V550000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
Do not drive: NHTSA safety advisory
NHTSA lists a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign. Owners should not drive affected vehicles until the recall repair is done.
What's recalled
Component: Suspension (multiple axle)
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.
The risk
A broken axle carrier can cause the axles and tires to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Sep 1, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Lakota Bighorn | 2020–2024 | — |
| Lakota Charger | 2020–2024 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Aug 3, 2023
- Owner notification
- Sep 1, 2023
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Lakota Corporation
Check your VIN for 23V550000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 23V550000 is open, call any Lakota dealer's service department and give them the recall number. The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V550000?
NHTSA recall 23V550000 covers about 65 2020–2024 Lakota Bighorn & Lakota Charger vehicles (suspension), filed with NHTSA Aug 3, 2023. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done. It covers certain 2020-2024 Bighorn and Charger Triple Axle 5&6 horse trailers.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V550000?
No. NHTSA's record for 23V550000 carries a do-not-drive advisory: owners should not drive the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact a Lakota dealer to arrange the repair.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V550000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Lakota dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 23V550000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised not to use their trailer until the remedy has been completed." NHTSA lists Sep 1, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 23V550000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.