The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·24E019000·Announced 2024-02-27

Lippert MTP 20K Surge Brake Couplers Recalled for Incorrect Labeling

Lippert is recalling MTP 20K Surge Brake Couplers with part number 2023050981 because incorrect labels may allow the brake system to be overloaded.

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 risk-of-harm product where brake failure could increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Lippert is recalling certain MTP 20K Surge Brake Couplers with part number 2023050981. These couplers may have an incorrect label stating a capacity of 20,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) when the accurate capacity is 19,000 lbs. GVWR. This discrepancy can allow the brake system to be overloaded, causing the couplers to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake systems."

An overloaded brake system can cause brake failure, which increases the risk of a crash. Vehicle manufacturers were notified of the issue on March 22, 2024.

Lippert will replace the labels free of charge. Owners may contact Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514. 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
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS recall
Manufacturer
Lippert
Category
Vehicle — Brake Components
Hazard
Affected units
150

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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