Lippert Axle Hubs recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 7, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Lippert recalls Lippert Axle Hubs 126003, Axle Hubs 122096, Axle Hubs 122093

Recall number

15E029000

Brand / firm

Lippert

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 9,154 units

Why it was recalled

If the wheel studs break while the trailer is being used, wheel separation may occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

What was recalled

Lippert Components, Inc. (Lippert) is recalling certain Axle Hubs, part number 122093, manufactured March 12, 2015, to March 26, 2015, and axle hubs, part number 122093, 122096, and 126003, manufactured from March 13, 2015, and April 15, 2015. The affected axle hubs have wheel mounting studs that may fail.

What to do

Lippert has notified the trailer manufacturers that purchased the axles built with the affected hubs. The trailer manufacturers will notify the vehicle owners and their dealers will replace the hubs with hubs from a different supplier, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2015. Owners may contact Lippert customer service at 1-574-537-8900. Lippert's number for this recall is LCI-TRP-0315001.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.