NHTSA recall campaign
06V473000
ManufacturerFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.Reported2006-12-13Affected59 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH LIPPERT AXLES, DUE TO MISLOCATED SPINDLE WELDS, THE SPINDLE MAY PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE TUBE AND THE WHEEL AND HUB ASSEMBLY MAY COME OFF THE VEHICLE.
Risk
SUDDEN AXLE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
LIPPERT IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL AND WILL INSPECT FOR MISLOCATED WELDS AND REPLACE THE AXLE IF NECESSARY (PLEASE SEE 06E-095). OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LIPPERT AT 1-877-870-4900 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →