Recall 16E088000: Service Brakes

NHTSA recall 16E088000 · announced December 1, 2016 · Lippert · 206 units affected

The problem

Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI) is recalling certain 7000lb and 8000lb Brake Axles, part numbers V000394887 and V00034684, manufactured October 12, 2016, to October 13, 2016. The flange nuts may be loose on the backing plate for the roadside brake.

The risk

Loose brake flange nuts may cause the brakes to lock up or not engage, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

LCI has notified the affected purchasers, and dealers will inspect and repair or replace the brake axles, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact LCI customer service at 1-574-537-8900. LCI's number for this recall is LCI-45A1-2016.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.