Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2020 Lakota Bighorn peaked in 2023, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model yearDo not drive
2020 Lakota Bighorn
Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Apr 26, 2023 to Apr 26, 2023.
Recall campaigns covering this model year2510 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2020 trailer
Severity index0.02020 trailers average 7.3
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2020 Lakota Bighorn name wheels
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
2 recall campaigns cover the 2020 Lakota Bighorn
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V-550 | Aug 3, 2023 | Main rails of the axle carrier may have been manufactured with an insufficient gauge steel, which can cause the carrier to breakDo not drive | Suspension | 65 | Repair or modification |
| 23V-077 | Feb 13, 2023 | Trey ceiling above the bed may not have been installed correctly and may detach | Structure | 445 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2020 Lakota Bighorn
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Apr 26, 2023Failure Apr 25, 2023Antelope, CAWheels, Rim
Q, What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Alcoa Aluminum rim manufacturing defects part number 167041. At the moment I do have the rim available for inspection but Alcoa wants it returned for warranty. Q: How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The defects have shown up in the drop center of the rim allowing air to rapidly escape and possibly causing loss of vehicle control, damage to vehicle, flying debris. Possible loss of life in rollover. I have pictures and video of the defect. Q: Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? This is now the second, rim that has failed in the same way. Failures are only 2500 miles apart.The last one was sent to Alcoa for warranty. No need for independent dealer or service center to verify the problem. The problem is seen by use of water. Q: Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? The first Alcoa rim was sent back for warranty. As a mechanic this is one of the most rare types of defects to see in a rim assembly. One having the defect is rare enough. But having a second defect of the exact same type is now reaching the same odds as being hit by lightning. No outside damage or contact with a curb has happened. Q: Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Luckily for me I have an aftermarket TPMS system on the trailer that detected the rapid loss of pressure, of 2 pounds per minute. Thus saving me a complete tire blowout and further damage.Air loss happens faster the warmer the rim becomes. At the moment I do have the rim available for inspection but Alcoa wants it returned for warranty.
NHTSA complaint 11519113
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.