NHTSA Campaign 06E095000
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Issued by LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC. · Reported Nov 13, 2006 · 150 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN LIPPERT TRAILER AXLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY AND JUNE 2006 AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN RECREATIONAL TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO MISLOCATED SPINDLE WELDS, THE SPINDLE MAY PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE TUBE AND THE WHEEL AND HUB ASSEMBLY MAY COME OFF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
SUDDEN AXLE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
LIPPERT IS WORKING WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL INSPECT FOR MISLOCATED WELDS AND REPLACE THE AXLE IF NECESSARY. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR CONTACT LIPPERT AT 1-877-870-4900.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIPPERT | 3500 (AXLE) | 150 | |
| LIPPERT | 4000 (AXLE) | 150 | |
| LIPPERT | 5200 (AXLE) | 150 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 06E095000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.