Lippert recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Lippert (Lippert) is recalling certain hub assemblies produced for use in the Utility market, Brake Hub - 865H-5/8 part number: 243185. The hub assemblies may have been produced with incorrect bearings, which can cause the bearings to overheat and allow the wheel to detach.
What could happen
A wheel detaching can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the axles as necessary, free of charge. Vehicle manufacturers are expected to be notified on September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514. Lippert's number for this recall is 045-2022-002.
Vehicles covered
- Lippert Axle Hub Assembly
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22E074000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Lippert
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 14, 2022
- Owners notified
- Sep 14, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 404
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Suspension › Multiple axle
- Maker's own recall number
- 045-2022-002
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.nhtsa.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.