NHTSA Campaign 17E074000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER

Issued by Lippert Components, Inc. · Reported Dec 15, 2017 · 12,584 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Lippert Components, Inc. (Lippert) is recalling certain Power Tongue Jacks, Smart Jack model 426514. These jacks are operated with a laminated plastic touch pad which can crack or separate allowing water to enter and cause the jack to automatically retract or extend without warning.

Consequence

If the jack retracts or extend unintentionally, it can increase the risk of injury to those within the trailer or increase the risk of a crash if the jack moves while the trailer is being towed.

Remedy

Lippert will notify purchasers of the jacks and will replace the SMART Jack Power Tongue Jack, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Lippert Customer Service at 1-574-538-4514 or via email [email protected] . Lipperts number for this recall is 2017-045-001.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
LIPPERT POWER TONGUE JACK 12,584

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17E074000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.