The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18E050000·Announced 2018-07-02

Lippert Solera Smart Arm Awnings Recalled for Unexpected Deployment Risk

Lippert Components is recalling Solera Smart Arm Awnings because water intrusion may cause them to deploy while driving, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect can increase the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI) is recalling certain Solera Smart Arm Awnings. The recall involves a defect where water may enter the awning control module wiring harness. This water intrusion can cause the awnings to partially deploy unexpectedly while the recreational vehicle is being driven.

If the awning deploys while the vehicle is moving, it can increase the risk of a crash. LCI will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the awnings. These manufacturers will conduct recalls to have their dealers replace the Solera Smart Arm controller with a new Smart Arm Controller, free of charge.

The recall began on August 21, 2018. Owners may contact LCI customer service at 1-574-538-4514. LCI's number for this recall is 18-058-001. 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.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER recall
Manufacturer
Lippert Components, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
14,383

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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