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HighNHTSA·20E039000·Announced 2020-06-15

Lippert 3000 Series Frameless RV Windows Recalled for Adhesive Failure

Lippert Components is recalling 3000 Series Frameless windows for recreational vehicles because the adhesive bond may fail, allowing glass to detach and become a projectile.

What this means for you

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 glass could become a projectile causing injury or a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI) is recalling certain 3000 Series Frameless windows sold for installation into recreational vehicles. The defect involves the adhesive bond between the glass and the metal hinge frame of the frameless crank out vent windows, which may fail. This failure could allow the glass to detach and fall out.

If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving, it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. The recall affects 10,242 units.

LCI will notify the affected RV manufacturers, whose dealers will inspect the frameless windows for proper adhesive bond strength and replace the windows as necessary, free of charge. LCI did not provide a manufacturer notification schedule. Owners may contact LCI customer service at 1-574-537-8900 or via email at [email protected]. LCI's number for this recall is 228-01-2020. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR recall
Manufacturer
Lippert Components, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle Parts
Hazard
Affected units
10,242

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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