Recall 23V077 affects 445 2019-2023 Lakota Bighorn trailers because the trey ceiling can detach above the bed. Lakota provides free repair instructions and screw installation.
Lakota is recalling 445 2019-2023 Bighorn trailers under recall 23V077 because the trey ceiling above the bed was installed incorrectly and can detach. If the ceiling falls, it can hit trailer occupants and increase injury risk; Lakota dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The trey ceiling in a 2019-2023 Lakota Bighorn is the finished ceiling section above the bed in the gooseneck area. It is made from wood, luan, and trim pieces, and it covers the overhead structure while staying secured to the trailer body. In normal installation, pin nails and screws hold that panel in place.
On recalled Bighorn trailers, the installation process left out the screws. Pin nails and glue were used, but those fasteners do not give the trey ceiling the same mechanical hold. Over time, the panel can loosen from the ceiling structure, detach, and fall into the bed area.
An owner can see the warning sign before the panel comes free. If the trey ceiling looks loose, sags, shifts, or separates from the surrounding trim, treat that as a sign the panel is not secured correctly.
Who's affected?
All listed model years involve the same trey ceiling structure: wood, luan, and wood trims.
| 2019 Lakota Bighorn | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2021 Lakota Bighorn | body or structural component |
| 2020 Lakota Bighorn | body or structural component |
| 2023 Lakota Bighorn | body or structural component |
| 2022 Lakota Bighorn | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 445 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident 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?
A detached trey ceiling can fall onto trailer occupants, increasing the risk of injury. If the ceiling looks loose, keep people out from under it and schedule the repair soon. Lakota will add screws to secure the trey ceiling. Repair is free at any franchised Lakota dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019-2023 Lakota Bighorn trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Lakota dealer to schedule the free trey-ceiling screw repair that secures the ceiling panel above the bed.
- Bring the recall notice if Lakota sent one, and reference recall number 23V077 when you call.
- Avoid using the bed area until the trey ceiling repair is complete if the ceiling panel looks loose or has shifted.
- Call Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636 with repair questions.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Lakota technician follows Lakota's repair instructions and installs screws in the trey ceiling above the bed so the ceiling panel is secured. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are free of charge. Before the visit, ask the service desk whether the trailer should be brought in empty around the bed area so the technician can reach the ceiling without delay.
Timeline
| February 13, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 20, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| February 24, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 27, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| February 27, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V077?
Recall 23V077 covers 445 2019-2023 Lakota Bighorn trailers with a trey ceiling above the bed that was installed incorrectly and can detach. If it falls onto trailer occupants, it increases the risk of injury. Lakota will have screws installed in the trey ceiling for free.
What should I do if my 2019-2023 Lakota Bighorn is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 23V077. If it is, contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636 or a Lakota service location to arrange the trey-ceiling screw installation. Reference recall number 23V077 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Lakota will provide the trey-ceiling repair free of charge. The remedy is to install screws in the trey ceiling so the panel stays secured above the bed.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is injury from the trey ceiling detaching above the bed. If the panel falls while people are inside the trailer, it can land on occupants. The free repair adds screws to secure the ceiling panel.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V077000 |
|---|---|
| Lakota customer service | 1-574-848-1636 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V077 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V077000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (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 →