Lippert 7000LB Brake Axle, 8000LB Brake Axle: Suspension
Recall 23E050000 · Jul 5, 2023 · Lippert
13,997
units affected
13,997
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23E050000
- Date
- Jul 5, 2023
- Maker
- Lippert
- Units affected
- 13,997
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Springs > Leaf spring assembly > U-bolt, leaf spring to axle; Suspension > Rear > Springs > Leaf spring assembly > U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Lippert (Lippert) is recalling certain Curt 7000 and 8000 lb axles. The U-bolts may have been improperly tightened, which can cause the axle to move out of position.
What can happen
An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will tighten the U-bolts, free of charge. Lippert will notify RV manufacturers in July 2023. Owners may contact Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Lippert | 7000LB Brake Axle | Not stated |
| Lippert | 8000LB Brake Axle | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23E050000?
2 models: Lippert 7000LB Brake Axle (all years), Lippert 8000LB Brake Axle (all years), about 13,997 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23E050000?
Dealers will tighten the U-bolts, free of charge. Lippert will notify RV manufacturers in July 2023. Owners may contact Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514.
What can happen?
An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.