Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V473000 Reported December 13, 2006

Wheel separation axle fracture/lippert components

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. · Suspension · 59 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06V473000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
59
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 13, 2006

Defect Summary

On certain trailers equipped with lippert axles, due to mislocated spindle welds, the spindle may partially or completely separate from the axle tube and the wheel and hub assembly may come off the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

Sudden axle failure could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Lippert is conducting this recall and will inspect for mislocated welds and replace the axle if necessary (please see 06e-095). owners should contact lippert at 1-877-870-4900 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 06V473000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06V473000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06V473000?

NHTSA recall 06V473000 was issued by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. on December 13, 2006. It addresses: Wheel separation axle fracture/lippert components. The recall affects approximately 59 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V473000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.