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

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Corporate Headquarters I 4100 Edison Lakes Parkway, Mishawaka, IN 46545 I Phone 574.535.1125
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
NHTSA Safety Recall: 22E-074
Date: 12-1-22
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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 5-06-22 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.

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-074
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Lippert
SEP 14, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-074 Manufacturer Recall No. : 045-2022-002
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Lippert
Address : Attn: Pamela VanderMel
PO Box 2888 Elkhart IN 46515 Company phone : 5743126040
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 404 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : Lippert / RV and Utility
HUB ASSY – Brake Hub – 865H-5/8 Part No. : 243185 Size : 12″ 8000# Function : Axle Hub
Descriptive Information : Recall population was determined by utilizing our traceability process on a hub assy used to build a complete axle. The hub assemblies are produced in batch lots for the complete axle assembly process. Recalled products are different from products not included in the recall due to the products not included were not built iwth the batch lots of hubs which are the subject of this recall. There are two hubs on each axle and the number of complete 2022 axles included is 202.
Production Dates : APR 20, 2022 – MAY 06, 2022
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : There is a possibility the specific lots of hub assemblies produced may have an incorrect outer bearing which could overheat.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If an incorrect bearing was used in production the bearing could be loose in the bearing cup and could potentially overheat causing a bearing failure. If not detected this failure could potentially result in a wheel off scenario increasing the chances of a crash.
Description of the Cause : The operator at the assembly placed the incorrect bearing into the outer bearing journal.
Identification of Any Warning The hub would start to overheat, potentially emitting smoke from the defective
wheel. The tire would start to wobble. If the driver did not stop the vehicle, Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-074 Page 2 that can Occur : the bearing would implode allowing tire and wheel to potentially detach from the end of the spindle of the axle. Involved Components : Component Name : 8,000 hub/drum assembly
Component Description : 12″ hub assembly with 8000# capacity Component Part Number : 243185 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR 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. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-074
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Any axles found to have the incorrect bearing installed in the hub will be
replaced with a complete axle. Lippert will reimburse all costs involved including labor and freight to inspect complete axles, inspect hubs and to remove and replace any axles found to be built with the incorrect bearing. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The remedy component is built with the correct outer bearing (02475) installed
9-5-22 – Implemented a secondary check to verify the correct bearings were at the grease pack process. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Lippert will notify the OEM’s we sold the equipment to within 60 days of
our f573 filing. The OEM’s will notify their customers (dealers and retails)
Planned Dealer Notification Date : SEP 30, 2022 – NOV 04, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR Address : NR
NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-074
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Lippert
JUN 07, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-074 Manufacturer Recall No. : 045-2022-002
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Lippert
Address : Attn: Pamela VanderMel
PO Box 2888 Elkhart IN 46515 Company phone : 5743126040
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 404 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : Lippert / RV and Utility
HUB ASSY – Brake Hub – 865H-5/8 Part No. : 243185 Size : 12″ 8000# Function : Axle Hub
Descriptive Information : Recall population was determined by utilizing our traceability process on a hub assy used to build a complete axle. The hub assemblies are produced in batch lots for the complete axle assembly process. Recalled products are different from products not included in the recall due to the products not included were not built iwth the batch lots of hubs which are the subject of this recall. There are two hubs on each axle and the number of complete 2022 axles included is 202.
Production Dates : APR 20, 2022 – MAY 06, 2022
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : There is a possibility the specific lots of hub assemblies produced may have an incorrect outer bearing which could overheat.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If an incorrect bearing was used in production the bearing could be loose in the bearing cup and could potentially overheat causing a bearing failure. If not detected this failure could potentially result in a wheel off scenario increasing the chances of a crash.
Description of the Cause : The operator at the assembly placed the incorrect bearing into the outer bearing journal.
Identification of Any Warning The hub would start to overheat, potentially emitting smoke from the defective
wheel. The tire would start to wobble. If the driver did not stop the vehicle, Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-074 Page 2 that can Occur : the bearing would implode allowing tire and wheel to potentially detach from the end of the spindle of the axle. Involved Components : Component Name : 8,000 hub/drum assembly
Component Description : 12″ hub assembly with 8000# capacity Component Part Number : 243185 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR 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. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-074 Page 3 Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Any axles found to have the incorrect bearing installed in the hub will be
replaced with a complete axle. Lippert will reimburse all costs involved including labor and freight to inspect complete axles, inspect hubs and to remove and replace any axles found to be built with the incorrect bearing. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The remedy component is built with the correct outer bearing (02475) installed
9-5-22 – Implemented a secondary check to verify the correct bearings were at the grease pack process. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Lippert will notify the OEM’s we sold the equipment to within 60 days of
our f573 filing. The OEM’s will notify their customers (dealers and retails)
Planned Dealer Notification Date : OCT 31, 2022 – NOV 11, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : Diamond Components Address : 109 14th Avenue
Middlebury IN 46540 Country : US
Company Phone : 5743580452 Name : Kauffman Trailers Address : P O Box 12000
Denton NC 27239 Country : US
Company Phone : 3367906812 Name : NTI Address : 2000 7th Avenue N Clear Lake IA 50428 Country : US
Company Phone : 6413573522 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-074
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Name : Quality Steel & Aluminum Address : 56741 Elk park Drive Elkhart IN 46516 Country : US
Company Phone : 5742958715 Name : Novae Address : 314 Blattner Drive
Avon MN 56310 Country : US
Company Phone : 8773562407
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-074
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Lippert
OCT 10, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-074 Manufacturer Recall No. : 045-2022-002
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Lippert
Address : Attn: Pamela VanderMel
PO Box 2888 Elkhart IN 46515 Company phone : 5743126040
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 404 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : Lippert / RV and Utility
HUB ASSY – Brake Hub – 865H-5/8 Part No. : 243185 Size : 12″ 8000# Function : Axle Hub
Descriptive Information : Recall population was determined by utilizing our traceability process on a hub assy used to build a complete axle. The hub assemblies are produced in batch lots for the complete axle assembly process. Recalled products are different from products not included in the recall due to the products not included were not built iwth the batch lots of hubs which are the subject of this recall. There are two hubs on each axle and the number of complete 2022 axles included is 202.
Production Dates : APR 20, 2022 – MAY 06, 2022
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : There is a possibility the specific lots of hub assemblies produced may have an incorrect outer bearing which could overheat.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If an incorrect bearing was used in production the bearing could be loose in the bearing cup and could potentially overheat causing a bearing failure. If not detected this failure could potentially result in a wheel off scenario increasing the chances of a crash.
Description of the Cause : The operator at the assembly placed the incorrect bearing into the outer bearing journal.
Identification of Any Warning The hub would start to overheat, potentially emitting smoke from the defective
wheel. The tire would start to wobble. If the driver did not stop the vehicle, Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-074 Page 2 that can Occur : the bearing would implode allowing tire and wheel to potentially detach from the end of the spindle of the axle. Involved Components : Component Name : 8,000 hub/drum assembly
Component Description : 12″ hub assembly with 8000# capacity Component Part Number : 243185 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR 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. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-074
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Any axles found to have the incorrect bearing installed in the hub will be
replaced with a complete axle. Lippert will reimburse all costs involved including labor and freight to inspect complete axles, inspect hubs and to remove and replace any axles found to be built with the incorrect bearing. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The remedy component is built with the correct outer bearing (02475) installed
9-5-22 – Implemented a secondary check to verify the correct bearings were at the grease pack process. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Lippert will notify the OEM’s we sold the equipment to within 60 days of
our f573 filing. The OEM’s will notify their customers (dealers and retails)
Planned Dealer Notification Date : OCT 31, 2022 – NOV 11, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR Address : NR
NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported

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