Lakota Trailers report card

Horse trailers

Specs as published by the maker

CategoriesHorse trailers
Founded2005
HeadquartersBristol, IN source
PlantsNot yet verified
How it sellsSold through dealers
Models tracked here5
FrameNot yet verified
AxlesNot yet verified
Warranty6 years on structure or frame, main model line (terms vary by line)
WebsiteOfficial site

Taken from each maker's own published pages and checked October 26, 2026. Makers can change them at any time. Report an error

Warranty by part

  • Structural or frame 6 years.
  • Living quarters 2 years.
  • Hitch to bumper (workmanship and materials) 1 year.
Terms by model line
  • Bighorn: Aluminum structure 8 years.
  • Charger: Aluminum structure 6 years.
  • Legacy: Aluminum structure 5 years.

Model pages headed 2027 Model Warranty.

As the maker publishes it. The Warranty grade uses the structure or frame term for the maker's main model line only.

Build facts (not graded)

Frame type and materialPublished for 0 of 5 model lines read
Axle brandPublished for 0 of 5 model lines read
Axle or suspension warranty stated by the makerPublished for 0 of 5 model lines read
Brake type and axles brakedPublished for 0 of 5 model lines read
Wiring and lightsPublished for 4 of 5 model lines read
Deck or floor material and thicknessPublished for 0 of 5 model lines read
Show the 5 model lines we read
Model lineFrame type and materialAxle brandAxle or suspension warranty stated by the makerBrake type and axles brakedWiring and lightsDeck or floor material and thickness
2025 Bighorn Brochure Final Complete 1not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
2025 Charger Brochure Web 1not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
2025 Infinity Brochure Complete Finalnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
2026 Legacy Brochure Edit 4not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
2021chargerlivestock 2not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed

Plain facts from the maker's model pages we read. They never change a grade. Not listed on the model pages we read does not mean the trailer lacks the feature, because many makers show specs in images, brochures, or dealer sheets.

Typical prices by type

TypeTypical newTypical used
Horse trailers$64,600 to $179,700
median $100,000
174 listings, updated October 2026
$35,950 to $107,400
median $69,000
117 listings, updated October 2026
Stock trailers$84,500 to $128,250
median $109,000
21 listings, updated October 2026
$53,400 to $77,850
median $63,000
8 listings, updated October 2026

Typical prices come from thousands of public dealer and classified listings across the US, refreshed monthly. Each range is the middle 80 percent of advertised prices for that exact brand, trailer type, and condition, split by GVWR class and, for equipment and car haulers, tilt deck or ramps. Types and weight classes are never blended. Ranges show only when at least 5 listings from at least two different sellers match.

Recall history

16 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA naming Lakota trailers, received 2008 to 2023. 3 were received in the last five years.

Most recent recalls

August 3, 2023, NHTSA campaign 23V550000

Maker named by NHTSA

Lakota Corporation

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

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.

Remedy as filed

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.

NHTSA lists about 65 potentially affected units for this campaign.
February 13, 2023, NHTSA campaign 23V077000

Maker named by NHTSA

Lakota Corporation

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

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.

Remedy as filed

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.

NHTSA lists about 445 potentially affected units for this campaign.
January 7, 2022, NHTSA campaign 22V005000

Maker named by NHTSA

Lakota Corporation

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

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.

Remedy as filed

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.

NHTSA lists about 100 potentially affected units for this campaign.
June 10, 2019, NHTSA campaign 19V437000

Maker named by NHTSA

Lakota Corporation

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Colt 6-foot 9-inch wide horse trailers. The aluminum axle carrier may be too weak to and begin to tear.

Remedy as filed

Lakota will notify owners, and dealers will add additional aluminum structure to reinforce the trailers, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636.

NHTSA lists about 341 potentially affected units for this campaign.
February 11, 2019, NHTSA campaign 19V080000

Maker named by NHTSA

Lakota Corporation

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Lakota Bighorn, Charger, Colt and Livestock Edition trailers. The affected vehicles have incorrect tire data listed on the Federal Placard, possibly resulting in the tires being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110 "Tire Selection and Rims," as well as 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Remedy as filed

Lakota will notify owners, and dealers will provide new placards with the correct weight capacity data listed, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636.

NHTSA lists about 300 potentially affected units for this campaign.

Showing the 5 most recent of 16 campaigns. See every campaign on NHTSA by searching the campaign number or the maker name.

Campaigns not counted

These campaigns were filed under this maker's name but cover other kinds of vehicles or do not name this brand's trailers. They are left out of the count.

  • 16V153000, March 15, 2016: Summary names RV, motorcoach, or travel trailer products and no covered trailer type.
  • 13V419000, September 12, 2013: Summary names RV, motorcoach, or travel trailer products and no covered trailer type.

Source: NHTSA recall data. Quoted text is the maker's own filing, shown as NHTSA publishes it. A recall is a safety campaign filed by a maker and is not a finding that anyone did something wrong. Campaigns that name more than one brand count for each brand named.

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