Lippert recall: Structure
What is wrong
Lippert Components, Inc. (Lippert) is recalling certain recreational vehicle frames manufactured February 13, 2014, to February 28, 2014 and equipped with 4.25" spring hangers. The affected spring hangers may fracture.
What could happen
A fracture of the spring hanger while traveling could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners began being notified by their RV manufacturers in April 2014. Dealers for the RV manufacturers will inspect and replace the the spring hangers, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact their RV manufacturer or Lippert customer service at 1-574-537-8900.
Vehicles covered
- Lippert Spring Hangers (4.25")
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14E052000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Lippert Components, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 8, 2014
- Owners notified
- Apr 30, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,995
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Feb 13, 2014 to Feb 28, 2014
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members; Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger/bracket
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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.