NHTSAEQUIPMENT
Lippert - Incorrect Capacity on Label/FMVSS 105
Published: February 27, 2024Recall ID: 24E019000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An overloaded brake system can cause brake failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Lippert (Lippert) is recalling certain MTP 20K Surge Brake Couplers with part number 2023050981. The couplers may have an incorrect label stating a capacity of 20,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) when the accurate capacity is 19,000 lbs. GVWR, which can allow the brake system to be overloaded. As such, these couplers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake systems."
Affected Products
Incorrect Capacity on Label/FMVSS 105
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrect Capacity on Label/FMVSS 105 |
| Nhtsa id | 24E019000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E019000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Lippert |
| Defect summary | Lippert (Lippert) is recalling certain MTP 20K Surge Brake Couplers with part number 2023050981. The couplers may have an incorrect label stating a capacity of 20,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) when the accurate capacity is 19,000 lbs. GVWR, which can allow the brake system to be overloaded. As such, these couplers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake systems." |
| Completion rate | 0.00 |
| Corrective action | Lippert will replace the labels, free of charge. Vehicle manufacturers were notified on March 22, 2024. Owners may contact Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514. |
| Consequence summary | An overloaded brake system can cause brake failure, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 150 |
| Report received date | 2024-02-27T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |