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2021 Lakota Bighorn problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2021 Lakota Bighorn — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2021 compare to other Bighorn years?

Bighorn NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted2 complaints2014: 0 complaints2016: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 2 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints
Bighorn NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2021 Lakota Bighorn have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

23V550000SuspensionAugust 3, 2023 · 65 units

Defect

Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Bighorn and Charger Triple Axle 5&6 horse trailers. The main rails of the axle carrier may have been manufactured with an insufficient gauge steel, which can cause the carrier to break.

Consequence

A broken axle carrier can cause the axles and tires to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to use their trailer until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will install gussets and additional tubes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2023. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636.

23V077000Body & StructureFebruary 13, 2023 · 445 units

Defect

Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Bighorn trailers. The trey ceiling above the bed may not have been installed correctly and may detach.

Consequence

A detached trey ceiling may fall on top of trailer occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Lakota will provide repair instructions and have screws installed in the trey ceiling, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636. Lakota's number for this recall is Trey Ceiling.

22V005000Tires & WheelsJanuary 7, 2022 · 100 units

Defect

Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bighorn, Charger, and Livestock trailers equipped with certain Sailun tires, size ST235/80R16/G. Due to a manufacturing issue, the tires may experience a belt separation.

Consequence

Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636.

2021 Lakota Bighorn — common questions

Is the 2021 Lakota Bighorn reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2021 Lakota Bighorn have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2021 Lakota Bighorn. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.