The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23E046000·Announced 2023-06-22

Lippert Recalls 5200 and 6000 CURT RV Axles Due to Grease Fitting Defect

Lippert is recalling 5200 and 6000 CURT RV axles because improperly tightened grease fittings may separate, potentially causing wheel detachment and increasing crash risk.

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 (axle/grease fitting) that can result in wheel detachment, which the source explicitly states increases the risk of a crash. This aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury/property-damage reports' (implied by crash risk).

Plain-English summary

Lippert is recalling certain 5200 and 6000 CURT RV axles. The recall involves axles that may have an improperly tightened grease fitting. This defect can cause the fitting to separate, resulting in damage that may lead to wheel detachment.

A detached wheel increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected units, specific model years, or geographic distribution.

Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the grease fittings as necessary, free of charge. Lippert is expected to notify vehicle manufacturers in June 2023. Owners may contact Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE recall
Manufacturer
Lippert
Category
Vehicle — RV Axles
Hazard
Affected units
3,427

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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