NHTSA recall 06E095000 · Equipment
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
Reported Nov 13, 2006150 vehicles affectedLIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC.
The defect
Certain lippert trailer axles manufactured between may and june 2006 and installed as original equipment for certain recreational travel trailers. due to mislocated spindle welds, the spindle may partially or completely separate from the axle tube and the wheel and hub assembly may come off the vehicle.
The risk
Sudden axle failure could result in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Lippert IS working with the vehicle manufacturers to notify owners and will inspect for mislocated welds and replace the axle if necessary. owners should contact their vehicle manufacturer or contact lippert at 1-877-870-4900.