NHTSA recall campaign
04E007000
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
SHOULD THE PANEL DETACH WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT COULD STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE OR A PEDESTRIAN, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURIES.
Manufacturer remedy
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).
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Affected vehicles
0 entriesNHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.