22E074 – Incorrect Outer Bearings May Overheat – Lippert Axle Hub Assemblies

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September 14, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22E074000

Incorrect Outer Bearings May Overheat

A wheel detaching can increase the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22E074

Manufacturer Lippert

Components SUSPENSION

Potential Number of Units Affected 404

 

Summary

Lippert (Lippert) is recalling certain hub assemblies produced for use in the Utility market, Brake Hub – 865H-5/8 part number: 243185. The hub assemblies may have been produced with incorrect bearings, which can cause the bearings to overheat and allow the wheel to detach.

 

Remedy

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.

 

Notes

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.

 


IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL

NHTSA Safety Recall:  22E-074
Date: 12-1-22
VIA EMAIL & UPS DELIVERY

 

OEM CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

This Customer Notification is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the United States National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

 

REASON FOR THIS RECALL

Lippert has conducted a thorough investigation and determined an issue which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in certain Utility towable units equipped with 243185 HUB ASSY – BRAKE HUB – 865H-5/8 – HYBRID – GRS.  There is the possibility that the hub assy may have the incorrect point bearing installed.  Our records indicate that your company purchased one or more of the involved suspected Lippert axles built between 4-20-22 and 5-0622 which are the subject of this recall. The Axles sold to you which are subject to the recall are listed in detail in a spreadsheet included with this notice.  If these products are still in your inventory, you must not sell or install these into units. It is a violation of federal law to sell any of the listed axles covered by this recall until the defect is remedied. The axles inspection instructions are enclosed with this letter.

 

WHAT WE WILL DO

Lippert will reimburse dealers or mobile repair facilities to perform the necessary inspection and, if needed, replace the axle if the incorrect point bearing is installed.  Please see the enclosed instructions.  Any parts which may be determined to be needed for the remedy are currently available.

 

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

You or your dealer must inspect the involved component as outlined on the attached instructions and submit a claim documenting the inspection and verification of no issue found for payment of the labor charges.  If an issue is found, you or your dealer must complete the outlined repair for payment of the labor charges.  Lippert’s Customer Service department may be reached via email at recall@lci1.com or via phone at 574-538-4514 if there are any questions.  Lippert does not require advance contact or a pre-auth be obtained; labor allowance for this inspection is 0.3 hours; additional labor allowance for the replacement of the axle is 1.0 hours with the original bearing not required to be returned. A photo of the incorrect bearing in the hub and a clear photo of both the unit VIN tag and the axle label showing the serial number must be submitted once inspection or repair is completed. Lippert will coordinate shipments of any needed repair axles or product with the vehicle Manufacturer.

If you are not satisfied, we have done our best to remedy this situation, you may submit a written complaint to: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.  You may call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to http://safercar.gov. Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.

We regret any inconvenience this concern may cause you.  As we are sure you will appreciate, the safety and quality of our products are of the utmost importance to us.  Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter.

 

Sincerely,

 

Lippert Components, Inc.

 

Corporate Headquarters  I  4100 Edison Lakes Parkway, Mishawaka, IN 46545  I  Phone 574.535.1125

 


Chronology :

8-29-22 – Received email from OEM with pictures of a hub assembly with the incorrect bearing, Opened investigation.

8-30-22 – Internal Notification of concern to necessary parties.

8-31-22 – Inspected OEM’s uninstalled inventory of axles. Located three (3) complete axles and inspected at one location. All hubs had the correct bearing installed. Secondary location found two (2) complete axles, inspection performed. All hubs had the correct bearing installed.

9-1-22 – Additional inspection at an OEM location. Two (2) complete axles found and inspected. All hubs had the correct bearing installed.

9-6-22 – Continued investigation with inspection at an OEM. Located eight (4) complete axles and inspected. All hubs had the correct bearing installed.

9-8-22 – Removed Eighteen (18) complete axles from an OEM and transported to Lippert Plant 241 for inspection. All hubs had the correct bearing installed.

9-8-22: Safety Committee Meeting to discuss concern and next action. Committee vote to file 573 and launch recall.

 


1 Affected Product

Equipment

BRAND PART NO. PRODUCTION DATES
LIPPERT AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

 


10 Associated Documents

Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-22E074-3580.pdf 699.512KB

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-22E074-8859.PDF 242.716KB

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Recall 573 Report – 10/10/2022 Amendment 1

RCLRPT-22E074-2532.PDF 214.343KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-3

RCLQRT-22E074-0994.PDF 211.201KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-4

RCLQRT-22E074-9239.PDF 211.201KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2023-1

RCLQRT-22E074-8766.PDF 211.281KB

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Recall 573 Report – 6/7/2023

RCLRPT-22E074-3963.PDF 215.382KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-22E074-8887.pdf 140.566KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2023-3

RCLQRT-22E074-7608.PDF 211.628KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2023-2

RCLQRT-22E074-4759.PDF 211.628KB

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Latest Recalls Documents

For the Latest and Most Recent Recalls Information Visit the link below…

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=22E074&docType=RCL

 


 

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