Lippert recalls 8K trailer axles over oil leak from wrong hub seal
The axle hubs were built with a grease seal instead of an oil seal, so oil can leak out, and the lost lubrication can cause bearing failure and wheel loss, raising the risk of a crash.
What to do
Lippert will replace the axle hubs free of charge. Owners can call Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514.
Look up your car to see every recall for its make, model and year.
Recall details
- Product
- Lippert 8k Axle
- Company
- Lippert
- Hazard
- A loss of lubrication can cause bearing failure and wheel loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 101 pieces of equipment
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 19, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26E013000
The headline, summary and steps above are written in plain English from the official notice below. Identifiers are copied exactly as the agency published them. Always check the official notice before you act.
Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loss of lubrication can cause bearing failure and wheel loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- 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.
Related recalls
Lippert recalls 11,774 Curt Touring Coil Suspensions over shock bolts that may be wrongly tightened
Shock bolts on these suspensions may have been tightened incorrectly, so bolt heads and washers could break off and land on the road, raising the risk of a crash for other drivers.
Lippert · 11,774 pieces of equipment
Lippert recalls 3000 Series Hidden Hinge Ramp Doors over risk of breaking away from door frame
The ramp door on certain trailers and recreational vehicles can break away from the door frame while vehicles are being loaded or unloaded, which raises the risk of injury.
Lippert · 2,154 pieces of equipment