Lippert recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Lippert (Lippert) is recalling certain WAY Solar Panels with insufficient installation hardware, part number 2022302246, 2022302299, 2022449915, & 2022302362. The solar panel mounting hardware may become loose and pull through the slot in the panel.
What could happen
Loose hardware can cause the solar panels to detach from the vehicle during transit, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Lippert will work with the RV manufacturers and dealers to install additional hardware to the existing panel and install a secondary holding bracket, free of charge. RV manufacturer notifications are expected to begin April 7, 2023. Owners may contact Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514. Lippert's number for this recall is 080-2023-001.
Vehicles covered
- Lippert Way Solar Panel
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23E027000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Lippert
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 31, 2023
- Owners notified
- Apr 10, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,399
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- 080-2023-001
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.