Rv Products | NHTSA Recall #04E007000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04E007000 by Rv Products. Includes 1,191 affected units, RV PRODUCTS/SOLAR PANEL DETACHES FROM VEHICLE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

5 watt solar panel battery charger, part no. 9212-5021, for installation on certain models of polar mach and polar cub air conditioners and heat pumps which are designated as "solar ready." the subject units were produced between august 6 and december 10, 2003. during installation, the rubber well nuts may not have engaged the hole adequately to prevent them from being pulled out of the plastic shroud during normal use.

Corrective Action

Rv products will notify its customers and reinforce the solar panels with metal mounting brackets free of charge owner notification is expected to begin during february 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact rvp at 316-832-help (316-832-4357).

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04E007000
Manufacturer: Rv Products
Report Received Date: 2004-02-02T00:00:00
Subject: Rv products/solar panel detaches from vehicle
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 1,191

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: 5 watt solar panel battery charger, part no. 9212-5021, for installation on certain models of polar mach and polar cub air conditioners and heat pumps which are designated as "solar ready." the subject units were produced between august 6 and december 10, 2003. during installation, the rubber well nuts may not have engaged the hole adequately to prevent them from being pulled out of the plastic shroud during normal use.
Consequence Summary: Should the panel detach while the vehicle is in motion, it could strike another vehicle or a pedestrian, possibly resulting in personal injuries.
Corrective Action: Rv products will notify its customers and reinforce the solar panels with metal mounting brackets free of charge owner notification is expected to begin during february 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact rvp at 316-832-help (316-832-4357).

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-54b9.c96r~r5jw
NHTSA ID: 04E007000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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