Lippert equipment recall: Incorrect Seal Used on Axle During Assembly
Report received by NHTSA: March 19, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Lippert is recalling certain 8K axles. Please see the 573 Safety Recall Report for a full list of affected part numbers. The axle hubs were incorrectly assembled with a grease seal rather than an oil seal, causing oil to leak.
- The risk
A loss of lubrication can cause bearing failure and wheel loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
101 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
22 earlier NHTSA recalls by Lippert since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Jan. 16, 2026 Lippert equipment recall: Illegible DOT Marking on Window/FMVSS 205
- Jan. 13, 2026 Lippert equipment recall: Ramp Door May Break During Use
- Dec. 11, 2025 Lippert equipment recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock (agency record)
- Nov. 21, 2025 Lippert equipment recall: Hydraulic Pump Bracket May Fracture (agency record)
- Sept. 24, 2025 Lippert equipment recall: Paddle Latch May Unintentionally Lock Liquid Propane Compartment (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Lippert will replace the axle hubs, free of charge. Affected vehicle manufacturers will be notified May 1, 2026. 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 | 26E013000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lippert |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 19, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 101 items |
| “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