The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22E074000·Announced 2022-09-14

Lippert Recalls Utility Market Brake Hub Assemblies Due to Bearing Defect

Lippert is recalling certain Utility market brake hub assemblies that may have incorrect bearings, which can overheat and cause the wheel to detach.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheel detachment) that can increase the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Lippert is recalling certain hub assemblies produced for use in the Utility market, specifically the Brake Hub - 865H-5/8 with part number 243185. The recall involves 404 affected units.

The hub assemblies may have been produced with incorrect bearings. This defect can cause the bearings to overheat, which may allow the wheel to detach. A wheel detaching can increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the axles as necessary, free of charge. Vehicle manufacturers are expected to be notified on September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514. Lippert's number for this recall is 045-2022-002. 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.

The recalled product

Product
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE recall
Manufacturer
Lippert
Category
Vehicle — Brake Hub Assembly
Hazard
Affected units
404

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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