Lippert WAY Solar Panel: Equipment
Recall 23E027000 · Mar 31, 2023 · Lippert
2,399
units affected
2,399
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23E027000
- Date
- Mar 31, 2023
- Maker
- Lippert
- Units affected
- 2,399
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Equipment
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can happen
Loose hardware can cause the solar panels to detach from the vehicle during transit, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Lippert | Way Solar Panel | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23E027000?
1 model: Lippert Way Solar Panel (all years), about 2,399 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23E027000?
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.
What can happen?
Loose hardware can cause the solar panels to detach from the vehicle during transit, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.