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SevereNHTSA·23E027000·Announced 2023-03-31

Lippert Recalls WAY Solar Panels With Insufficient Installation Hardware

Lippert is recalling WAY Solar Panels because mounting hardware may become loose and pull through the panel slot, potentially causing the panels to detach from the vehicle during transit.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where solar panels may detach during transit, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Lippert is recalling certain WAY Solar Panels with insufficient installation hardware. The affected part numbers are 2022302246, 2022302299, 2022449915, and 2022302362. The defect involves mounting hardware that may become loose and pull through the slot in the panel.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that loose hardware can cause the solar panels to detach from the vehicle during transit, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected units or the specific vehicle models involved.

Lippert will work with 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Lippert
Category
Vehicle — RV Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
2,399

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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