Defect Description For Recall
Lippert Components, Inc.(Lippert), D.B.A Extreme Trailers, Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2012 Boat Trailers Equipped With Carlisle Transport Products Brand Wheels Installed As Original Equipment. Lippert Also Sold Approximately 118 Wheel And Tire Assemblies For Aftermarket Use On Various Recreational Vehicles. These Wheels Were Manufactured With Machine Dimensions For The Application Of A Center Cap And The Application Of Steel Lug Inserts That Were Not Controlled To The Required Specifications. As A Result, The Wheel May Not Be Tightened To The Proper Torque During The Mounting Process.
Make Of Vehicle
EXTREME
Model Of Vehicle
28 FUSION
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
12V418000
Component Description
Wheels
Effect Of Defect
If The Wheels Are Not Tightened To The Proper Torque, The Wheels Could Loosen, Leading To Wheel Separation, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash. A Detached Wheel Also Becomes A Road Hazard.
Fix Defect
Lippert Will Notify Owners, And Carlisle Transport Products Dealers Will Repair Or Replace The Affected Wheels Free Of Charge. The Recall Began During December 2012. Owners May Contact Lippert Components At 1-574-312-6113.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Lippert Components, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
143
Date Owners Notified
20121211
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Lippert Components, Inc.
Date Report Received
20120828