Lippert recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Lippert (Lippert) is recalling certain MTP 20K Surge Brake Couplers with part number 2023050981. The couplers may have an incorrect label stating a capacity of 20,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) when the accurate capacity is 19,000 lbs. GVWR, which can allow the brake system to be overloaded. As such, these couplers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake systems."
What could happen
An overloaded brake system can cause brake failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Lippert will replace the labels, free of charge. Vehicle manufacturers were notified on March 22, 2024. Owners may contact Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514.
Vehicles covered
- Lippert Mtp Surge Brake Coupler
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 24E019000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Lippert
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 27, 2024
- Owners notified
- Mar 22, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 150
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment › Other › Labels; Service brakes, hydraulic
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 105
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.