Recall 22V005 covers 100 2021-2022 Lakota trailers with Sailun tire belt separation. Repair will be free at any franchised Lakota dealer.
Lakota is recalling 100 2021-2022 Bighorn, Charger, and Livestock trailers equipped with certain Sailun ST235/80R16/G tires because the tires can experience belt separation. Belt separation can lead to loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk, and the Lakota dealer repair will be free once Lakota makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The recalled part is the Sailun ST235/80R16/G tire used on certain 2021-2022 Lakota Bighorn, Charger, and Livestock trailers. Inside the tire, steel belts sit under the tread and help the tire hold its shape while carrying load and rolling at road speed. The tread and belt package have to stay bonded together for the tire to run safely.
On affected trailers, the steel belt package has a design defect. That defect lets the tire experience belt separation, which means the internal belt layer starts pulling away from the tread area. Once that separation starts, the tire structure is no longer working as designed, and the tread area can break down while the trailer is in use.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not count on a visible mark, sound, or handling change to tell you the tire is about to separate.
Who's affected?
Covers the Bighorn, Charger, and Livestock trailer lines across the 2021 and 2022 model years, all tied to the same tire component.
| 2022 Lakota Bighorn | tire |
|---|---|
| 2022 Lakota Charger | tire |
| 2021 Lakota Livestock | tire |
| 2021 Lakota Charger | tire |
| 2021 Lakota Bighorn | tire |
| 2022 Lakota Livestock | tire |
| Units affected | 100 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Belt separation can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, confirm repair timing with a Lakota dealer and avoid unnecessary driving until the tire replacement is handled. Repair will be free at any franchised Lakota dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2022 Lakota Bighorn, Charger, or Livestock trailer is included in this recall.
- Call Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636 to confirm when the free tire replacement is open for your trailer.
- Schedule the Sailun ST235/80R16/G tire replacement once Lakota confirms the repair is ready; the replacement addresses belt separation that can affect control of the trailer.
- Bring the owner letter if Lakota mailed one. If not, reference recall number 22V005 when you call.
- Avoid towing the trailer until Lakota or a franchised Lakota dealer confirms the tire replacement path for your VIN.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Lakota technician will replace the Sailun ST235/80R16/G tires covered by this recall. The source remedy says the replacement tires are free of charge, but the remedy status is listed as under development, so schedule timing depends on Lakota opening the final dealer repair. Once available, parts and labor are covered under the recall. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022, and Lakota customer service is listed at 1-574-848-1636 for repair questions.
Timeline
| January 7, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 10, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| February 11, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| February 11, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V005?
Recall 22V005 covers 100 2021-2022 Lakota Bighorn, Charger, and Livestock trailers equipped with certain Sailun ST235/80R16/G tires. The tires have a manufacturing issue that can cause belt separation and loss of vehicle control. Dealers will replace the tires for free.
What should I do if my 2021-2022 Lakota Bighorn, Charger, or Livestock is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 22V005. If it is, contact a Lakota dealer to arrange the tire replacement. Reference recall number 22V005 when you call. Lakota customer service is also available at 1-574-848-1636.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Lakota's remedy states that dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for trailers included in recall 22V005.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of vehicle control if a tire belt separates while the trailer is moving. For recall 22V005, the affected Sailun ST235/80R16/G tires have a manufacturing issue tied to belt separation, which increases crash risk.
When were owners notified about recall 22V005?
Lakota mailed owner notification letters on February 10, 2022. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your 2021-2022 Lakota Bighorn, Charger, or Livestock trailer is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V005000 |
|---|---|
| Lakota customer service | 1-574-848-1636 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V005 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V005000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →