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March 5, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24E021000
Improperly Installed Hub Oil Seal May Leak Oil
Oil leaking onto brake components can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24E021
Manufacturer Lippert
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 540
Summary
Lippert is recalling certain Lippert Utility Hub Oil Seals with part number, 276712. The oil seals may have been improperly installed, which can cause oil to leak onto the brake system.
Remedy
Lippert will work with the vehicle manufacturers to inspect and replace the hub seals as necessary, free of charge. Vehicle manufacturers are expected to be notified April 26, 2024. Owners may contact LCI customer service at 1-574-538-4514.
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.
Chronology :
01.09.2024 – Lippert production detected the problem.
01.10.2024 – Lippert open an investigation to the possible causes.
02.22.2024– Investigation completed, no claims reported. Set date to meet with the Safety Committee.
02.26.2023:- Safety Committee reviewed the information and concluded that the data reviewed indicated a unanimous vote for a voluntary recall. Investigation called for to determine affected unit range.
03.5.2024: Lippert Files 573 to launch Recall.
1 Affected Product
Equipment
3 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24E021-1530.PDF 217.088KB
Recall 573 Report – 3/8/2024
RCLRPT-24E021-8224.PDF 217.073KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24E021-1946.pdf 645.925KB
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24E-021
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Lippert
MAR 08, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24E-021 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Lippert
Address : Attn: Pamela VanderMel
PO Box 2888 Elkhart IN 46515 Company phone : 5743126040
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 540 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : Lippert / Utility Hub Oil Seal Part No. : 276712 Size : NR Function : HD Oil Seal
Descriptive Information : The incorrectly installed seal is grey in color and has the words “OIL SIDE” embossed on it.
Production Dates : DEC 08, 2023 – FEB 20, 2024
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : It has been decided that a substituted oil seal from a different vendor was improperly installed and over time will allow oil in the sealed hub to leak on to the braking system.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Under certain conditions during travel, the improperly installed seal may
allow the oil to leak leading to an increased risk of vehicle crash.
Description of the Cause : The seal was mounted incorrectly. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Visible oil leakage on the wheel.
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24E-021 Page 2 Component Name : Hub Oil Seal
Component Description : 2.25 ID SHAFT X 3.376 OD, 8K UNITIZED OIL Component Part Number : :276712 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Lippert
Address : 2020 Blakesley Pkwy
Bristol Indiana 46507 Country : United States Chronology :
01.09.2024 – Lippert production detected the problem. 01.10.2024 – Lippert open an investigation to the possible causes.
02.22.2024– Investigation completed, no claims reported. Set date to meet with the Safety Committee. 02.26.2023:- Safety Committee reviewed the information and concluded that the data reviewed indicated a unanimous vote for a voluntary recall. Investigation called for to determine affected unit range.
03.5.2024: Lippert Files 573 to launch Recall. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : The remedy is to inspect the seal orientation and replace as needed. As an
equipment supplier we will notify the OEM’s of the effected components sold. We will assist the OEM’s as needed in their notification to dealers and/or consumers. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The employees have been trained on the correct orientation of the substituted seals.
Components were quarantined, inspected then repaired as indicated by inspection. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : As an equipment supplier we will notify the OEM’s of the effected
components sold. We will assist the OEM’s as needed in their notification to dealers and/or consumers.
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24E-021 Page 3 Planned Dealer Notification Date : APR 26, 2024 – APR 26, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 26, 2024 – APR 26, 2024 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 : AXLE & TRAILER PARTS LLC Address : 4720 PINSON VALLEY PKWY
Birmingham AL 35215 Country : US
Company Phone : 2053244404 Name : BIG TEX TRAILERS-CALDWELL (ID) Address : 312 W SIMPLOT BLVD CALDWELL ID 83605 Country : US
Company Phone : 2084590842 Name : BIG TEX TRAILERS-WILLS POINT (TX) Address : 20675 US HIGHWAY 80
Will Point TX 75169 Country : US
Company Phone : 9034344115 Name : BWISE TRAILERS DBS Address : 1002 WAYNE AVE
CHAMBERSBURG PA 17201 Country : US
Company Phone : 7172610922 Name : CONQUR INDUSTRIES INC Address : 4805-57 Ave
P.O. Box 359 Twin Hills 00 Country : CA
Company Phone : 7806030008 Name : HITACHI GLOBAL AIR POWER Address : 3700 E MICHIGAN BLVD MICHIGAN CITY IN 46360 Country : US
Company Phone : 2198615267 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24E-021 Page 4 Name : HORIZON TRAILERS MEXICO S DE RI DE CV Address : CARR ESTA DE RUBIO A OJO DE LA YEGUA KM 37.8 NUM 473 CAMPO 6 Riva Palacio 00 Country : MX
Company Phone : 526251009647 Name : LIBERTY STEEL FABRICATION INC Address : 1861 MAIN ST
Fyffe AL Country : US
Company Phone : 2566233027 Name : MINDEN MACHINE SHOP INC Address : P.O. Box 356 Minden NE 68959 Country : US
Company Phone : 3088320220 Name : NOVAE CORP-MIDSOTA Address : 314 Blattner DR
Avon 00 56310 Country : NR Company Phone : 3202075162 Name : NTI/ LTD Address : 2000 7th Ave N Clear Lake IA 50428 Country : US
Company Phone : 6413573922 Name : NTI/ LTD Address : 2000 7th Ave N Clear Lake IA 50428 Country : US
Company Phone : 6413573922 Name : PJ TRAILERS-MT ORAB Address : 200 Front Street Mount Orab OH 45154 Country : US
Company Phone : 9374444295 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24E-021
Page 5
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Name : PJ Trailers-Summer Address : 1811 Farm Road 75486
Sumner TX 75486 Country : US
Company Phone : 9035750300
Name : SOUTHLAND TRAILER CORP Address : 1405 41 ST N
LETHBRIDGE, AB T1H 6G3 Lethbridge 00 Country : CA
Company Phone : 4033294888 Name : TRAILER SERVICES OF FLORIDA Address : 53 BIRCHWOOD DR
Palm Coast FL 32137 Country : US
Company Phone : 3862377210 Name : TROYER BROTHERS INC Address : 6691 W state Road 124
Decatur IN 46733 Country : US
Company Phone : 2605652244 Name : U-DUMP TRAILERS LLC Address : 2610 NW 10TH ST
Ocala FL 34475 Country : US
Company Phone : 3523518510 Name : XCEL FABRICATION & DESIGN LTD Address : 24 Clearview DR Tillsonburg 00 N4G 4G8 Country : CA
Company Phone : 5196883193
Name : NTI/ABU Address : 6691 W state Road 124
Decatur IN 46733 Country : US
Company Phone : 2605652244
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24E-021
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Lippert
MAR 05, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24E-021 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Lippert
Address : Attn: Pamela VanderMel
PO Box 2888 Elkhart IN 46515 Company phone : 5743126040
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 540 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : Lippert / Utility Hub Oil Seal Part No. : 276712 2.25 ID Size : NR Function : HD Oil Seal
Descriptive Information : Lippert substituted the seal to a different vendor. The orientation of the seal is different and not detected prior to install.
Production Dates : DEC 08, 2023 – FEB 08, 2024
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : It has been decided that a substituted oil seal from a different vendor was improperly installed and over time will allow oil in the sealed hub to leak on to the braking system.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Under certain conditions during travel, the improperly installed seal may
allow the oil to leak leading to an increased risk of vehicle crash.
Description of the Cause : The seal was mounted incorrectly. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Visible oil leakage on the wheel.
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24E-021 Page 2 Component Name : Hub Oil Seal
Component Description : 2.25 ID SHAFT X 3.376 OD, 8K UNITIZED OIL Component Part Number : :276712 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Lippert
Address : 2020 Blakesley Pkwy
Bristol Indiana 46507 Country : United States Chronology :
01.09.2024 – Lippert production detected the problem. 01.10.2024 – Lippert open an investigation to the possible causes.
02.22.2024– Investigation completed, no claims reported. Set date to meet with the Safety Committee. 02.26.2023:- Safety Committee reviewed the information and concluded that the data reviewed indicated a unanimous vote for a voluntary recall. Investigation called for to determine affected unit range.
03.5.2024: Lippert Files 573 to launch Recall. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : As an equipment supplier we will notify the OEM’s of the effected
components sold. We will assist the OEM’s as needed in their notification to dealers and/or consumers. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The hub seals will be placed in the correct orientation. Old style seals were removed from production. Installation procedures were changed to correctly install the seal properly. and property trained on installation. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : NR
Planned Dealer Notification Date : APR 26, 2024 – APR 26, 2024 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24E-021 Page 3 Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 26, 2024 – APR 26, 2024 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 : AXLE & TRAILER PARTS LLC Address : 4720 PINSON VALLEY PKWY
Birmingham AL 35215 Country : US
Company Phone : 2053244404 Name : BIG TEX TRAILERS-CALDWELL (ID) Address : 312 W SIMPLOT BLVD CALDWELL ID 83605 Country : US
Company Phone : 2084590842 Name : BIG TEX TRAILERS-WILLS POINT (TX) Address : 20675 US HIGHWAY 80
Will Point TX 75169 Country : US
Company Phone : 9034344115 Name : BWISE TRAILERS DBS Address : 1002 WAYNE AVE
CHAMBERSBURG PA 17201 Country : US
Company Phone : 7172610922 Name : CONQUR INDUSTRIES INC Address : 4805-57 Ave
P.O. Box 359 Twin Hills 00 Country : CA
Company Phone : 7806030008 Name : HITACHI GLOBAL AIR POWER Address : 3700 E MICHIGAN BLVD MICHIGAN CITY IN 46360 Country : US
Company Phone : 2198615267 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24E-021 Page 4 Name : HORIZON TRAILERS MEXICO S DE RI DE CV Address : CARR ESTA DE RUBIO A OJO DE LA YEGUA KM 37.8 NUM 473 CAMPO 6 Riva Palacio 00 Country : MX
Company Phone : 526251009647 Name : LIBERTY STEEL FABRICATION INC Address : 1861 MAIN ST
Fyffe AL Country : US
Company Phone : 2566233027 Name : MINDEN MACHINE SHOP INC Address : P.O. Box 356 Minden NE 68959 Country : US
Company Phone : 3088320220 Name : NOVAE CORP-MIDSOTA Address : 314 Blattner DR
Avon 00 56310 Country : NR Company Phone : 3202075162 Name : NTI/ LTD Address : 2000 7th Ave N Clear Lake IA 50428 Country : US
Company Phone : 6413573922 Name : NTI/ LTD Address : 2000 7th Ave N Clear Lake IA 50428 Country : US
Company Phone : 6413573922 Name : PJ TRAILERS-MT ORAB Address : 200 Front Street Mount Orab OH 45154 Country : US
Company Phone : 9374444295 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24E-021
Page 5
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Name : PJ Trailers-Summer Address : 1811 Farm Road 75486
Sumner TX 75486 Country : US
Company Phone : 9035750300
Name : SOUTHLAND TRAILER CORP Address : 1405 41 ST N
LETHBRIDGE, AB T1H 6G3 Lethbridge 00 Country : CA
Company Phone : 4033294888 Name : TRAILER SERVICES OF FLORIDA Address : 53 BIRCHWOOD DR
Palm Coast FL 32137 Country : US
Company Phone : 3862377210 Name : TROYER BROTHERS INC Address : 6691 W state Road 124
Decatur IN 46733 Country : US
Company Phone : 2605652244 Name : U-DUMP TRAILERS LLC Address : 2610 NW 10TH ST
Ocala FL 34475 Country : US
Company Phone : 3523518510 Name : XCEL FABRICATION & DESIGN LTD Address : 24 Clearview DR Tillsonburg 00 N4G 4G8 Country : CA
Company Phone : 5196883193
Name : NTI/ABU Address : 6691 W state Road 124
Decatur IN 46733 Country : US
Company Phone : 2605652244
* NR – Not Reported
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