Recall 13V461 affects 51 2013-2014 Lakota C8X9, H839, C27, and CX9 trailers for refrigerator combustion fumes. Repair is free at any franchised Lakota dealer.
Lakota is recalling 51 2013-2014 Lakota C8X9, CX9, H839, and C27 trailers equipped with a three cubic foot refrigerator and optional recessed cook top because the cook top installation lets refrigerator combustion fumes vent into the trailer interior. Fumes and gases can enter the living space and increase the risk of asphyxiation, and the Lakota dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The refrigerator in these 2013-2014 Lakota C8X9, H839, C27, and CX9 trailers is a three cubic foot unit that uses a combustion system as part of its cooling process. That system is supposed to send combustion exhaust outside the trailer, while the optional recessed cook top stays separate from the refrigerator vent path.
On affected trailers, the cook top installation interferes with that venting path. Instead of carrying refrigerator combustion exhaust out of the trailer, the installation allows the combustion system to vent into the trailer interior. That puts exhaust where people sit, sleep, and cook, so the repair has to address the way the refrigerator and cook top area are installed and vented.
There is no warning sign before failure. Because the issue is in the installation layout, an owner should not rely on smell, sound, or a visible appliance problem to tell whether the trailer is included.
Who's affected?
Spans Lakota C8X9, H839, C27, and CX9 trailers across the 2013 and 2014 model years, with equipment as the shared recall component.
| 2014 Lakota C8X9 | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2014 Lakota H839 | Equipment |
| 2014 Lakota C27 | Equipment |
| 2013 Lakota C8X9 | Equipment |
| 2013 Lakota CX9 | Equipment |
| 2014 Lakota CX9 | Equipment |
| Units affected | 51 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific trailer.
What's the safety risk?
Fumes and gases from the refrigerator system can enter the trailer interior and raise the risk of asphyxiation, referenced from NHTSA campaign 13V461. Avoid using the refrigerator or occupying the trailer until Lakota inspects and seals the system from the interior. Repair will be free at any franchised Lakota dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2014 Lakota C8X9, H839, C27, or CX9 trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636 to confirm current repair instructions before scheduling service.
- Schedule the free repair to seal the refrigerator combustion system from the trailer interior, which addresses fumes or gases entering the living area.
- Bring the recall notice if Lakota sent one. If not, reference recall number 13V461 when you call.
- Avoid using the refrigerator until the combustion system is sealed from the trailer interior.
What happens at the repair
Lakota has identified the dealer remedy: a Lakota technician seals the refrigerator combustion system from the trailer interior, focusing on the area where the recessed cook top installation leaves a path into the living space. The dealer repair will be free once Lakota confirms the remedy is open for your VIN. Ask the service desk to document that the refrigerator combustion area is sealed and that the trailer interior is separated from refrigerator venting before you pick it up.
Timeline
| September 23, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 25, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V461?
Recall 13V461 covers 51 2013-2014 Lakota C8X9, H839, C27, and CX9 trailers with certain refrigerator and recessed cook top installations. The cook top installation lets the refrigerator combustion system vent into the trailer interior, creating an asphyxiation risk. Lakota dealers seal the system for free.
What should I do if my 2013-2014 Lakota C8X9, H839, C27, or CX9 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 13V461. If it is, contact a franchised Lakota dealer or Lakota at 1-574-848-1636 to schedule the refrigerator combustion system sealing repair. Reference recall 13V461 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 13V461, Lakota dealers seal the refrigerator combustion system from the trailer interior free of charge.
What is the safety risk in this Lakota trailer recall?
The safety risk is asphyxiation from fumes or gases entering the trailer interior. The affected installation lets the refrigerator combustion system vent inside the trailer instead of staying sealed away from the living space. The free repair seals that combustion system from the interior.
What if I bought my Lakota trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Lakota C8X9, H839, C27, or CX9 is included, then contact a franchised Lakota dealer or Lakota with recall 13V461.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V461000 |
|---|---|
| Lakota customer service | 1-574-848-1636 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V461 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V461000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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