Recall 19V080 affects 300 2018-2019 Lakota Bighorn, Charger, Colt, and Livestock Edition trailers for incorrect tire placards. Repair is free at any franchised Lakota dealer.
Lakota is recalling 300 2018-2019 Bighorn, Charger, Colt, and Livestock Edition trailers because the federal placard lists incorrect tire data. The wrong label can lead owners to overload the tires, raising the risk of tire failure and a crash, and Lakota dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on a 2018-2019 Lakota Bighorn, Charger, Colt, or Livestock Edition trailer is the label that tells an owner the tire information for that trailer. It should match the tires and wheels installed at the factory, including the load capacity the tire is designed to carry. Owners and service shops use that label when checking tire fitment, inflation, and loading.
On affected trailers, Lakota listed incorrect tire capacity data on the placard after a tire and wheel vendor change. The tire data sheet was built from vendor spreadsheet information that did not match one tire and wheel set Lakota ordered. That left some trailers with a label that overstated what the installed tires were rated to carry, which can lead to overloaded tires.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is in the label data, so the tire can look normal even when the trailer is loaded beyond the tire's listed capacity.
Who's affected?
Spans four Lakota trailer lines across the 2018 and 2019 model years, with tire information and the vehicle placard or certification label in scope.
| 2019 Lakota Bighorn | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2019 Lakota Bighorn | tire |
| 2019 Lakota Charger | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2019 Lakota Charger | tire |
| 2018 Lakota Charger | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2018 Lakota Charger | tire |
| 2019 Lakota Colt | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2019 Lakota Colt | tire |
| 2019 Lakota Livestock Edition | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2019 Lakota Livestock Edition | tire |
| 2018 Lakota Livestock Edition | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2018 Lakota Livestock Edition | tire |
| 2018 Lakota Bighorn | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2018 Lakota Bighorn | tire |
| 2018 Lakota Colt | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2018 Lakota Colt | tire |
| Units affected | 300 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
If you tow at the weight shown on the incorrect label, the tires can be overloaded, fail, and increase the risk of a crash. Until the corrected placard is installed, avoid loading the trailer to the old label limit and schedule the recall repair. Repair is free at any franchised Lakota dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2019 Lakota Bighorn, Charger, Colt, or Livestock Edition trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Lakota dealer to schedule the free replacement placards with correct weight capacity data, which fixes the tire-overload label problem.
- Bring the recall notice if Lakota sent one. If not, reference recall number 19V080 when you call.
- Use the corrected placard data when loading the trailer, and avoid loading to the old label limit before the placards are replaced.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Lakota technician replaces the incorrect federal placards with new placards that list the correct tire and weight capacity data for the trailer. The recall repair is available, and the corrected placards are provided free of charge. Before you tow or load the trailer again, confirm that the new placard matches the trailer and tire information in the recall.
Timeline
| February 11, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 11, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| March 12, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 18, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 18, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V080?
Recall 19V080 covers 300 2018-2019 Lakota Bighorn, Charger, Colt, and Livestock Edition trailers with incorrect tire data on the Federal Placard. If the trailer is loaded to the listed limit, the tires can be overloaded and fail. Lakota dealers will provide corrected placards for free.
What should I do if my 2018-2019 Lakota Bighorn, Charger, Colt, or Livestock Edition is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 19V080. If it is, contact a Lakota dealer or Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636 to get the corrected placards. Use the corrected weight capacity data before loading the trailer.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix recall defects at no cost, and Lakota dealers will provide new placards with the correct weight capacity data free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 19V080?
The safety risk is tire overload from the wrong placard data. In recall 19V080, loading the trailer to the incorrect label limit can lead to tire failure and increase crash risk. Use the corrected weight capacity data once Lakota provides the new placard.
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 2018-2019 Lakota Bighorn, Charger, Colt, or Livestock Edition is included, then contact a Lakota dealer or Lakota customer service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V080000 |
|---|---|
| Lakota customer service | 1-574-848-1636 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V080 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V080000 |
Source documents
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