NHTSA recall 10E037000 · Equipment
Power train › Axle assembly
Reported Aug 16, 2010438 vehicles affectedLIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC.
The defect
Lippert IS recalling certain trailer axles, models 6000 and 7000, installed as original equipment for certain nuwa trvael trailers. the weld joining the axle tube to the spindle may be mislocated.
The risk
The spindle may partially or completely separate from the axle tube and the wheel and the hub assembly may come off the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
The remedy
Lippert IS working with nuwa to identify owners and the vehicles will be inspected for mislocated welds and, if necessary, the axles will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on june 23, 2010. owners may contact lippert's axle service & warranty department at 1-877-870-4900.