Lippert recall: Power train
What is wrong
Lippert is recalling certain trailer axles, models 6000 and 7000, installed as original equipment for certain nuwa trvael trailers. The weld joining the axle tube to the spindle may be mislocated.
What could happen
The spindle may partially or completely separate from the axle tube and the wheel and the hub assembly may come off the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
The fix
Lippert is working with nuwa to identify owners and the vehicles will be inspected for mislocated welds and, if necessary, the axles will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on june 23, 2010. Owners may contact lippert's axle service & warranty department at 1-877-870-4900.
Vehicles covered
- Lippert 6000 (Axle)
- Lippert 7000Lb Brake Axle
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10E037000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Lippert Components, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 16, 2010
- Owners notified
- Jun 23, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 438
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Axle assembly
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Lippert recall: Suspension Jul 5, 2023
- Lippert recall: Service brakes Dec 1, 2016
- Lippert recall: Suspension Jun 22, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.