The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16E088000·Announced 2016-12-01

Lippert Brake Axle Recall for Potential Brake Lockup or Failure

Lippert Components is recalling specific 7000lb and 8000lb Brake Axles because loose flange nuts may cause brakes to lock up or fail to engage, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system) where the hazard is a risk of crash due to brake lockup or failure, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI) is recalling certain 7000lb and 8000lb Brake Axles, part numbers V000394887 and V00034684, manufactured between October 12, 2016, and October 13, 2016. The recall addresses a defect where the flange nuts may be loose on the backing plate for the roadside brake.

The defect may cause the brakes to lock up or not engage, which increases the risk of a crash. LCI has notified the affected purchasers regarding this issue.

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. 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.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
SERVICE BRAKES recall
Manufacturer
Lippert Components, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Brake Axles
Hazard
Affected units
206

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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