The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23E008000·Announced 2023-02-07

Lippert Recalls RV Entry Door Latches Due to Failure Risk

Lippert is recalling specific RV entry door latches that may fail, preventing entry or exit. This defect increases the risk of injury during an emergency.

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 injury has not yet been reported, specifically the inability to exit a vehicle in an emergency.

Plain-English summary

Lippert is recalling certain Global latches, model number LK702, and part number 2021023898, used in Lippert series 3500 and 920 entry doors. The recall involves 1,043 affected units.

The entry door latch may fail and not allow entry or exit. The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.

Lippert will work with the RV manufacturers to replace the door latch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 20, 2023. Owners may contact Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514. Lippert's number for this recall is 148-2023-001. 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.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER recall
Manufacturer
Lippert
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,043

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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