NHTSA recall 16E088000 · Equipment
Service brakes
Reported Dec 1, 2016206 vehicles affectedLippert Components, Inc.Maker’s number LCI-45A1-2016Built Oct 12, 2016 – Oct 13, 2016
The defect
Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI) is recalling certain 7000lb and 8000lb Brake Axles, part numbers V000394887 and V00034684, manufactured October 12, 2016, to October 13, 2016. The flange nuts may be loose on the backing plate for the roadside brake.
The risk
Loose brake flange nuts may cause the brakes to lock up or not engage, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
LCI has notified the affected purchasers, and dealers will inspect and repair or replace the brake axles, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact LCI customer service at 1-574-537-8900. LCI's number for this recall is LCI-45A1-2016.