Lippert recall: Service brakes
What is wrong
Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI) is recalling certain 7000lb and 8000lb Brake Axles, part numbers V000394887 and V00034684, manufactured October 12, 2016, to October 13, 2016. The flange nuts may be loose on the backing plate for the roadside brake.
What could happen
Loose brake flange nuts may cause the brakes to lock up or not engage, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
LCI has notified the affected purchasers, and dealers will inspect and repair or replace the brake axles, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact LCI customer service at 1-574-537-8900. LCI's number for this recall is LCI-45A1-2016.
Vehicles covered
- Lippert 7000Lb Brake Axle
- Lippert 8000Lb Brake Axle
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16E088000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Lippert Components, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 1, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jan 13, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 206
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 12, 2016 to Oct 13, 2016
- Part
- Service brakes
- Maker's own recall number
- LCI-45A1-2016
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Lippert recall: Suspension Jul 5, 2023
- Lippert recall: Power train Aug 16, 2010
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.