Lippert recall: Structure
What is wrong
Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI) is recalling certain Ford F53 chassis reduced from a standard wheelbase of 208" to 190" for use by Forest River in Coachmen and Mirada recreational vehicles. The driveshaft may be misaligned, possibly resulting in excessive vibration at highway speeds.
What could happen
The vibration may cause driveshaft damage, disabling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
LCI will notify owners, and Forest River dealers will replace the two piece driveshaft with a three piece driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact LCI customer service at 1-574-538-4514. LCI's number for this recall is 2018-001-59.
Vehicles covered
- Lippert Modified Rv Chassis
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E007000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Lippert Components, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 30, 2018
- Owners notified
- Mar 20, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 28
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 12, 2017 to Apr 19, 2017
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members; Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
- Maker's own recall number
- 2018-001-59
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.