The problem
On certain fifth wheel and travel 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.
The risk
Sudden axle failure could result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
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 crossroads at 260-593-2866.
Contacts
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Crossroads dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 06V475000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.