9999 LIPPERT 3500 (AXLE) Recall

Campaign:: 06E095000 on 11/14/2006
Component:: Suspension:rear:axle:spindle
Affected:: 150
Defect:: Certain lippert trailer axles manufactured between may and june 2006 and installed as original equipment for certain recreational travel trailers. due to mislocated spindle welds, the spindle may partially or completely separate from the axle tube and the wheel and hub assembly may come off the vehicle.
Consequence:: Sudden axle failure could result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:: Lippert is working with the vehicle manufacturers to notify owners and will inspect for mislocated welds and replace the axle if necessary. owners should contact their vehicle manufacturer or contact lippert at 1-877-870-4900.
Notes:: Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

9999 LIPPERT 3500 (AXLE) TSB