Lippert equipment recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 11, 2025.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
- What's recalled
Lippert is recalling certain Q'Straint QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
- The risk
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
30 items potentially affected, according to NHTSA.
- Compared with
Lippert has 5 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 3 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
19 earlier NHTSA recalls by Lippert since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Nov. 21, 2025 Lippert equipment recall: Hydraulic Pump Bracket May Fracture
- Sept. 24, 2025 Lippert equipment recall: Paddle Latch May Unintentionally Lock Liquid Propane Compartment (agency record)
- Nov. 20, 2024 Lippert equipment recall: Towed Vehicle May Detach From Pin Box (agency record)
- March 5, 2024 Lippert equipment recall: Improperly Installed Hub Oil Seal May Leak Oil (agency record)
- Feb. 27, 2024 Lippert equipment recall: Incorrect Capacity on Label/FMVSS 105 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. The remedy schedule has not yet been decided. Owners may contact Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25E087000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lippert |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 11, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 30 items |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 25E063 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record