Recall 16V404 affects 29 2016 Lakota Bighorn and Livestock Edition trailers for pin holes in aluminum rims. Repair is free at any franchised Lakota dealer.
Lakota is recalling 29 2016 Bighorn and Livestock Edition trailers because their 17.5 inch aluminum rims can have pin holes that let tire pressure drop. A tire that loses air pressure can fail and increase crash risk, and Lakota dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The 17.5 inch aluminum rim on the 2016 Lakota Bighorn and Livestock Edition trailer is the wheel structure that supports the tire and holds it sealed against the bead. It has to stay airtight so the tire keeps the pressure needed to carry the trailer's load.
On affected trailers, the aluminum rim has tiny pin holes. Air escapes through the wheel itself, not through a normal puncture in the tire. Lakota had not identified the root cause in the recall filing, but the defect is the same: the wheel lets tire pressure leak away.
The warning sign is a tire that loses air. You can notice a tire going flat, looking low, or needing air again after it was filled.
Who's affected?
Both trailer lines share the same wheel hardware component.
| 2016 Lakota Bighorn | wheel hardware |
|---|---|
| 2016 Lakota Livestock Edition | wheel hardware |
| Units affected | 29 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 4 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific trailer.
What's the safety risk?
Loss of tire air pressure can lead to tire failure and increases the risk of a crash. Treat a low tire or repeated pressure loss as a reason to pause travel and arrange inspection. Repair is free at any franchised Lakota dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Lakota Bighorn or Livestock Edition trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Lakota dealer to schedule the free rim inspection and wheel replacement for rims that lose tire pressure.
- Bring the recall notice if Lakota sent one. If not, reference recall number 16V404 when you call.
- Check tire pressure before towing the trailer, and stop using it if a tire loses pressure or will not hold air.
- Call Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636 if you need help finding repair support.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Lakota technician inspects the 17.5 inch aluminum wheels for pin holes and replaces any defective wheels covered by recall 16V404. The inspection and replacement are free under the recall. Lakota has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for the same wheel repair before the recall notice. Contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636 with repair paperwork to ask how that plan applies to your prior payment.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 6, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 30, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| June 30, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| July 8, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 24, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V404?
Recall 16V404 covers 29 2016 Lakota Bighorn and Livestock Edition trailers equipped with 17.5 inch aluminum rims. The rims can have pin holes that lead to tire pressure loss, tire failure, and increased crash risk. Lakota dealers will inspect the wheels and replace defective ones for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Lakota Bighorn or Livestock Edition is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 16V404. If it is included, contact a Lakota dealer or Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636 to schedule the wheel inspection. Reference recall 16V404 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Lakota dealers will inspect the affected wheels and replace any defective wheels free of charge, regardless of where the trailer was originally purchased.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is tire pressure loss from pin holes in the aluminum rims. Low tire pressure can lead to tire failure, which increases crash risk. Confirm your VIN, then arrange the free dealer inspection and wheel replacement if your trailer is included.
When did the Lakota recall repair start?
Lakota began the recall repair on August 24, 2016. Owners of included trailers can contact a Lakota dealer or Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636 to schedule inspection and free replacement of any defective wheels.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V404000 |
|---|---|
| Lakota customer service | 1-574-848-1636 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V404 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V404000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →