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Lippert equipment recall: Incorrectly Tightened Shock Bolts

Report received by NHTSA: May 20, 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 Curt Touring Coil Suspensions with part number 298315. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.

The risk

Broken shock retainer bolt heads and washers may detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Who's affected

11,774 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

23 earlier NHTSA recalls by Lippert since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:

Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.

What to do and when

Dealers will replace the shock bolts, free of charge. Lippert will work with vehicle manufacturers to replace the shock retainer bolt. 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.

NHTSA recall number26E032000
ManufacturerLippert
Recall typeEquipment
ComponentSUSPENSION
Report received by NHTSAMay 20, 2026
Potentially affected11,774 items
“Do not drive” warningNo
Fire risk when parked (“park outside”)No

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record