SMC Trailers report card

Horse trailers · Stock trailers

Specs as published by the maker

CategoriesHorse trailersStock trailers
Parent companyLakota Corporation (Bristol, IN)
Founded2017
HeadquartersBristol, IN source
PlantsNot yet verified
Models tracked here3
FrameNot yet verified
AxlesNot yet verified
WarrantyNot yet verified
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

Build facts (not graded)

Frame type and materialPublished for 0 of 3 model lines read
Axle brandPublished for 1 of 3 model lines read
Axle or suspension warranty stated by the makerPublished for 0 of 3 model lines read
Brake type and axles brakedPublished for 0 of 3 model lines read
Wiring and lightsPublished for 3 of 3 model lines read
Deck or floor material and thicknessPublished for 0 of 3 model lines read
Show the 3 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
Laramienot listed on the model pages we readaxle brand Lippertnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
2025 Patriot Brochure New Final Editnot 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
25 Laramie Brochure Print New Editnot 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$75,400 to $156,900
median $96,600
64 listings, updated October 2026
$65,400 to $105,000
median $77,500
23 listings, updated October 2026
Stock trailers$84,950 to $126,350
median $102,700
20 listings, updated October 2026
Not enough listings yet

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

2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA naming SMC trailers, received 2019 to 2020. 0 were received in the last five years.

Most recent recalls

February 20, 2020, NHTSA campaign 20V096000

Maker named by NHTSA

SMC Trailers

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

SMC Trailers is recalling certain 2019-2020 Laramie trailers. The Federal Placard indicates the incorrect tire PSI, which may result in the tires being overinflated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Remedy as filed

SMC Trailers will notify owners, and dealers will provide new placards with the correct PSI listed, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2020. Owners may contact SMC Trailers customer service at 1-574-966-5598.

NHTSA lists about 35 potentially affected units for this campaign.
April 12, 2019, NHTSA campaign 19V300000

Maker named by NHTSA

SMC Trailers

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

SMC Trailers (SMC) is recalling certain 2019 Laramie horse trailers. The living quarter entry steps may break when being stepped onto due to poor welds and missing rivets.

Remedy as filed

SMC has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers, correcting the welds and installing rivets as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2019. Owners may contact SMC Trailers at 1-574-966-5598.

NHTSA lists about 92 potentially affected units for this campaign.

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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