Awning Fabric May Detach Causing Awning to Drop – 2022 Nexus RV’s Triumph, Phantom, Viper, Ghost, Rebel, Wraith, & Verrado Motorhomes

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
NHTSA Safety Recall: 22.E-055
Date: July 11, 2022
VIA EMAIL & UPS DELIVERY OEM CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION This Customer Notification is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the United States National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. REASON FOR THIS RECALL Lippert has conducted a thorough investigation and determined an issue which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in certain vehicles equipped with specific electric retractable awnings up to 18′ in length. There is the possibility of the welded seam at the fabric to coach interface separating. Our records indicate that your company purchased one or more of the involved Lippert awnings built between O1/17/2022 and 06/14/2022 which are the subject of this recall. The Electric awnings up to 18′ in length sold to you which are subject to the recall are listed in detail in a spreadsheet included with this notice. If these products are still in your inventory, you must not sell or install these into units. It is a violation of federal law to sell any of the listed awnings covered by this recall until the defect is remedied. The awning inspection instructions are enclosed with this letter. WHAT WE WILL DO Lippert will reimburse dealers or mobile repair facilities to perform the necessary inspection and, if needed, repair of the fabric portion of certain 18′ or smaller electric awnings. Please see the enclosed inspection instructions. Any parts which may be determined to be needed for the remedy are currently available. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO You or your dealer must inspect the involved component as outlined on the attached instructions and submit a claim documenting the inspection and verification ofno issue found for payment of the labor charges.. If an issue is found you or your dealer must complete the outlined repair for payment of the labor charges. Lippert’s Customer Service department may be reached via email at recall@lci1.com or via phone at 574-538-4514 if there are any questions. Lippert does not require advance contact or a pre-auth be obtained; labor allowance for this inspection is 0.2 hours and labor allowance for the repair is 0.3 hours with the original fabric!!!!! required to be returned. A photo of the issue and a clear photo of the awning tag must be submitted once inspection or repair is completed. Lippert will coordinate shipments of any needed repair kits or product with the RV Manufacturer. If you are not satisfied, we have done our best to remedy this situation, you may submit a written complaint to: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. You may call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to http://safercar.gov. Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. We regret any inconvenience this concern may cause you. As we are sure you will appreciate, the safety and quality of our products are of the utmost importance to us. Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely, Lippert Components, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters I 4100 Edison Lakes Parkway, Mishawaka, IN 46545 I Phone 574.535.1125 DLiPPERT 22E-055
Awnings
AWNING INSPECTION AND WELD/SEAM REPAIR Original: July 15, 2022
Current: Sept. 1, 2022 .30 hours inspection only .30 hoursrepair only
1.5 hours fabric replacement onl NOTE: Thisdocument supersedes the previously-released version dated July 15, 2022. All sections highlighted in yellow have been updated from the original version. Purpose
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance, as well as visual aides, to dealers performing inspection on units that may have insufficient awning weld(s).The inspection point is at the awning fabric seam at the awning rail at the wall of the unit (Fig. 1). This only affects awnings manufactured January 17, 2022 – June 14, 2022. The date of manufacture can be located on the variant code label (Fig. 2) located on the awning. Resources Required
• Stepladder of adequate height to perform push test and inspect weld near awning rail
Instructions Push Test
1. Extend the awning.
2. From underneath the awning, about 1″ to 1.5″ from the fabric edge, push up on the fabric with one finger (Fig. 3) until the awning fabric is flush with the top of the awning rail. Look for any separation or visible daylight at the seam. Perform push test at both ends of the awning. Rev: 09.07.22 Page 1 CCD-0006496 AWNING INSPECTION AND
WELD/SEAM REPAIR
Awnings
Original:July 15, 2022
Current: Sept. 1, 2022 .30 hours inspection only .30 hours repair only
1.5 hours fabric replacement only Top Inspection
1. Position stepladder next to the unit to view the topside of the awning at the unit wall from either end (drive/idler side).
2. Inspect the weld near the awning rail (Fig. 4A).
A. Fig. 4 shows no separation at the seam. It does not require repair or replacement.
B. Fig. 5 shows separation at the seam (Fig. SA).
I. If the separation is less than 6 inches, repair can be accomplished using the procedure described in Tl-434.
II. If the separation is over 6 inches it will require awning fabric replacement using the procedure described in Tl-166.
Light strip location
All inspections and repairs must be documented with the following information:
• Full unit information, including 17-digit VIN, Make/Model/Floorplan and Date of Manufacture
• Clear photo of the awning tag
• Photos documenting any weld separation concerns
Asa supplier ofa broad array of highly-engineered components in the recreation and transportation product markets, safety, education and customer satisfaction are our primary concerns.Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 432-LIPPERT (432-547-7378) or by email at customerseryjce@lcjJ com.
Self-help tips, technical documents, product videos and a training class schedule are available at lippert.com or by downloading the LippertNOW app.
Rev: 09.07.22
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
NHTSA Safety H.ccall: 22E-055 Date: July 11, 2022
VIA EMAIL & UPS DELIVERY OEM CUSTOMER NO.TIFICATION This Customer Notification is sent to you in accordance with.the requirement of the United States National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. .REASON FO.R THIS .RECALL Lippert has conducted a thorough investigation and determined an issue which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in certain vehicles equipped with specific electric retractable awnings up to 18′ in length. There is the possibility of the welded seam at the fabric to coach interface separating. Our records indicate that your company purchased one or more of the involved Lippert awnings built between OI/I 7/2022 and 06/14/2022 which are the subject of this recall. The Electric awnings up to 18′ in length sold to you which arc subject to the recall are listed in detail in a spreadsheet included with this notice. If these products arc still in your inventory, you must!!!!! sell or install these into units. It is a violation of federal law to sell any of the listed awnings covered by this recall until the defect is remedied. The awning inspection instructions :u-c enclosed with this letter. WHAT WE WILL DO Lippert wil I reimburse dealers or mobile repair facilities lo perform the necessary inspection and, if needed, repair of the fabric portion of certain 18′ or smaller electric awnings. Please see the enclosed inspection instructions. Any parts which may be determined to be needed for the remedy are currently available. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO You or your dealer must inspect the involved component as outlined 011 the attached instructions and submit a claim documenting the inspection and verification of no issue found for payment of the labor charges.. If an issue is found you or your dealer must complete the outlined repair for payment of the labor charges. Lippert’s Customer Service department may be reached via email at recall@lciI.com or via phone at 574-538-4514 if there are any questions. Lippert does not require advance contact or a pre-auth be obtained; labor allowance for this inspection is 0.2 hours and labor allowance for the repair is OJ hours with the original fabric!!.!!!required to be returned. A photo of the issue and a clear photo of the awning tag must be submitted once inspection or repair is completed. Lippert will coordinale shipments of any needed repair kits or product with the RV Manufacturer. If you are not satisfied, we have done our best to remedy this situation, you may submit a written complaint lo: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
20590. You may call I.he loll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1 800-424-9153) or go to http://saforcar.gov. Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy
orthis notice to the lessee within ten days.
We regret any inconvenience this concern may cause you. As we are sure you will appreciate, the safety and quality of our products arc of the ulmost importance to us. Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely, Lippert Components, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters I 4100 Edison Lakes Parkway, Mishawaka, IN 46545 I Phone 574.535.1125 £.”‘!L.,PPERT AWNING INSPECTION AND WELD/SEA.M REPAIR 22E-055
wnings .30 hours inspection only .30 hoursrepair only
1.5 hours fabric replacement onl NOTE: This document supersedes the previously-released version dated July 15, 2022. All sections highlighted in yellow have been updated from the original version. Purpose
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance, as well as visual aides, to dealers performing inspection on units that may have insufficient awning weld(s). The inspection point is at the awning fabric seam at the awning rail at the wall of the unit (Fig. 1). This only affects awnings manufactured January 17, 2022 -June 14, 2022. The date of manufacture can be located on the variant code label (Fig. 2) located on the awning. Resources Required
• Stepladder of adequate height to perform push test and inspect weld near awning rail
Instructions Push Test
1. Extend the awning.
2. From underneath the awning, about 1″ to 1.5″ from the fabric edge, push up on the fabric with one finger (Fig. 3) until the awning fabric is flush with the top of the awning rail. Look for any separation or visible daylight at the seam. Perform push test at both ends of the awning. Rev: 09.07.22 Page 1 CCD-0006496 CL,’PPERT
AWNING INSPECTION AND
WELD/SEAM REPAIR Awnings
,.: Original: July 15, 2022
Current: Sept. 1, 2022 .30 hoursinspection only .30 hours repair only
1.5 hours fabric re lacement onl
Top Inspection
1. Position stepladder next to the unit to view the topside of the awning at the unit wall from either end (drive/idler side).
2. Inspect the weld near the awning rail (Fig. 4A).
A. Fig. 4 shows no separation at the seam. It does not require repair or replacement.
B. Fig. 5 shows separation at the seam (Fig. SA).
I. If the separation is less than 6 inches, repair can be accomplished using the procedure described in Tl-434.
II. If the separation is over 6 inches it will require awning fabric replacement using the procedure
described in Tl-166.
Light strip
location
All inspections and repairs must be documented with thefollowing information:
• Full unit information, including 17-digit VIN, Make/Model/Floorplan and Date of Manufacture
• Clear photo of the awning tag
• Photos documenting any weld separation concerns
Asa supplier oaf broadarray ofhighly-engineered componentsin therecreation and transportation product markets, safety, education andcustomersatisfactionare our primaryconcerns,Should youhaveany questions, please do not hesitate to contact usat 432-LIPPERT (432-547-7378) or byemail at customem:cvice@lciJ,com.
Self-helptips,technicaldocumentsp, roduct videosand a training classschedule are availableat lhwert com or bydownloadingthe LippertNOWapp. Rev: 09.07.22 Page 2 CCD-0006496

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-052
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Nexus RVs, LLC MAR 20, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-052 Manufacturer Recall No. : 058-001-2022 Lippert
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Nexus RVs, LLC
Address : 3400 Reedy Dr,
Elkhart IN 46514
Company phone : (574) 970-0848
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 103 Estimated percentage with defect : 29 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Nexus RV Triumph, Phantom, Viper, Ghost, Rebel, Wraith, and Verrado Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : GAS
Descriptive Information : Lippert shipped 30 pcs. Feb 16 & 17, 2022 to Nexus of electronic retractable awnings up to 18′ Nexus RV pulled the vin. #’s in a range from 3-17, 22 to 7-29-22 to include 103 possible units by model, (24T,25T,29V,30P,30R,30T,30TSC,31P, 31T,32P,
32T,33TSC, 34DS, 35R,35W,36DS,37DS) ( Year 2022) that would have had the electric retractable awning up to 18′ installed on our units.
Production Dates : MAR 17, 2022 – JUL 29, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1FDXE4FN2NDC25686 End : 1HTEUMML1PH320044 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Lippert Awning Separation of welded seam at the fabric to coach interface.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : In extreme cases the fabric could detach from the coach rail and remain
attached to the awning frame. This could allow the awning to drop and extend beyond normal operation.
Description of the Cause : Insufficient weld penetration in some areas between the fabric and the adjoining PVC extruded track. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Inspect the weld near the awning rail, if the fabric shows no separation at the seam. It does not require repair or replacement. If the separation is less than 6 inches, repair can be accomplished using the procedure described
in TI-434. If the separation is over 6 inches it will require awning fabric replacement using the procedure
described in TI-166. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-052 Page 2 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : electric retractable awnings up to 18′ Component Description : electric retractable awnings up to 18’ in length.
Component Part Number : V000360714, VOOO309615, V000576664, V000309615 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Nexus RV, LLC Address : 3400 Reedy Drive
Elkhart Indiana 46514
Country : United States Chronology :
DNA to Nexus RV, LLC
This applies to Lippert Components, INC.
6-14-22: Reported issue occurring involving our awning on an RV at a dealership. 6-14-22: Affected Lippert Awning Production Line shut down.
6-14-22: – 6-16-22: Internal testing conducted, awaiting field product return for further analysis.
6-15-22 – 6-17-22: Inspection of internal stock and product shipped to local customers. Reviewed other awning production lines for any potential risk, none found.
6-20-22 – 6-28-22: Continued review of internal stock, OEM product and returned product as well as photo’s of field occurrence.
6-29-22: Safety Committee Review of all information.
6-29-22: Decision made to launch formal field action and recall.
7-13-22: Further review and discussions involved the date of January 17th – Feb 2, 22 in the pre-determined scope.
7-14-22: Filing Amendment to expand Scope. New scope dates will be 1-17-22 – 6-14-22. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-052
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : You or your dealer must inspect the involved component as outlined on
the attached instructions and submit a claim
documenting the inspection and verification of no issue found for payment of the labor charges.. If an issue is found
you or your dealer must complete the outlined repair for payment of the labor charges. Lippert’s Customer Service
department may be reached via email at recall@lci1.com or via phone at 574-538-4514 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The awning fabric will be resecured in the awning track if separation is less than 6″ separation or replaced with new fabric and reset in place if a fabric separation greater than 6 inches. After remedy the awning fabric will be secured and not indicating any separation.
Lippert Components, INC. Corrected their manufacturing process, and only provide / ship Nexus RV the remedied awnings for our production facility. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Lippert Components LLC : AS an equipment supplier we will notify the
OEM’s we have sold the involved product to. We will assist the OEMS as needed in the notification to dealers and /or consumers. The dates I am enterning will be for our OEM notification.
Planned Dealer Notification Date: Jul 22, 22 – Aug 19, 22. and Aug25, 22 –
Sept 1, 22.
Nexus RV The recall letters were sent out immediately to our Retail Customers and Dealers that could be a part of the 103 possible units towards the end of October. After receipt of Remedy revision emailed by Lippert Components 10-5-22.
Nexus RV Planned Retail and Dealer Notification Dates: 10-17-22 – 10-31-22
Planned Dealer Notification Date : FEB 04, 2023 – APR 17, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : FEB 04, 2023 – APR 17, 2023
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-052
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Nexus RVs, LLC FEB 07, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-052 Manufacturer Recall No. : 058-001-2022 Lippert
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Nexus RVs, LLC
Address : 3400 Reedy Dr,
Elkhart IN 46514
Company phone : (574) 970-0848
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 103 Estimated percentage with defect : 29 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Nexus RV Triumph, Phantom, Viper, Ghost, Rebel, Wraith, and Verrado Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : GAS
Descriptive Information : Lippert shipped 30 pcs. Feb 16 & 17, 2022 to Nexus of electronic retractable awnings up to 18′ Nexus RV pulled the vin. #’s in a range from 3-17, 22 to 7-29-22 to include 103 possible units by model, (24T,25T,29V,30P,30R,30T,30TSC,31P, 31T,32P,
32T,33TSC, 34DS, 35R,35W,36DS,37DS) ( Year 2022) that would have had the electric retractable awning up to 18′ installed on our units.
Production Dates : MAR 17, 2022 – JUL 29, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1FDXE4FN2NDC25686 End : 1HTEUMML1PH320044 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Lippert Awning Separation of welded seam at the fabric to coach interface.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : In extreme cases the fabric could detach from the coach rail and remain
attached to the awning frame. This could allow the awning to drop and extend beyond normal operation.
Description of the Cause : Insufficient weld penetration in some areas between the fabric and the adjoining PVC extruded track. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Inspect the weld near the awning rail, if the fabric shows no separation at the seam. It does not require repair or replacement. If the separation is less than 6 inches, repair can be accomplished using the procedure described
in TI-434. If the separation is over 6 inches it will require awning fabric replacement using the procedure
described in TI-166. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-052 Page 2 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : electric retractable awnings up to 18′ Component Description : electric retractable awnings up to 18’ in length.
Component Part Number : V000360714, VOOO309615, V000576664, V000309615 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Nexus RV, LLC Address : 3400 Reedy Drive
Elkhart Indiana 46514
Country : United States Chronology :
DNA to Nexus RV, LLC
This applies to Lippert Components, INC.
6-14-22: Reported issue occurring involving our awning on an RV at a dealership. 6-14-22: Affected Lippert Awning Production Line shut down.
6-14-22: – 6-16-22: Internal testing conducted, awaiting field product return for further analysis.
6-15-22 – 6-17-22: Inspection of internal stock and product shipped to local customers. Reviewed other awning production lines for any potential risk, none found.
6-20-22 – 6-28-22: Continued review of internal stock, OEM product and returned product as well as photo’s of field occurrence.
6-29-22: Safety Committee Review of all information.
6-29-22: Decision made to launch formal field action and recall.
7-13-22: Further review and discussions involved the date of January 17th – Feb 2, 22 in the pre-determined scope.
7-14-22: Filing Amendment to expand Scope. New scope dates will be 1-17-22 – 6-14-22. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-052
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : You or your dealer must inspect the involved component as outlined on
the attached instructions and submit a claim
documenting the inspection and verification of no issue found for payment of the labor charges.. If an issue is found
you or your dealer must complete the outlined repair for payment of the labor charges. Lippert’s Customer Service
department may be reached via email at recall@lci1.com or via phone at 574-538-4514 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The awning fabric will be resecured in the awning track if separation is less than 6″ separation or replaced with new fabric and reset in place if a fabric separation greater than 6 inches. After remedy the awning fabric will be secured and not indicating any separation.
Lippert Components, INC. Corrected their manufacturing process, and only provide / ship Nexus RV the remedied awnings for our production facility. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Lippert Components LLC : AS an equipment supplier we will notify the
OEM’s we have sold the involved product to. We will assist the OEMS as needed in the notification to dealers and /or consumers. The dates I am enterning will be for our OEM notification.
Planned Dealer Notification Date: Jul 22, 22 – Aug 19, 22. and Aug25, 22 –
Sept 1, 22.
Nexus RV The recall letters were sent out immediately to our Retail Customers and Dealers that could be a part of the 103 possible units towards the end of October. After receipt of Remedy revision emailed by Lippert Components 10-5-22.
Nexus RV Planned Retail and Dealer Notification Dates: 10-17-22 – 10-31-22
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-052
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Nexus RVs, LLC MAY 02, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-052 Manufacturer Recall No. : 058-001-2022 Lippert
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Nexus RVs, LLC
Address : 3400 Reedy Dr,
Elkhart IN 46514
Company phone : (574) 970-0848
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 103 Estimated percentage with defect : 29 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Nexus RV Triumph, Phantom, Viper, Ghost, Rebel, Wraith, and Verrado Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : GAS
Descriptive Information : Lippert shipped 30 pcs. Feb 16 & 17, 2022 to Nexus of electronic retractable awnings up to 18′ Nexus RV pulled the vin. #’s in a range from 3-17, 22 to 7-29-22 to include 103 possible units by model, (24T,25T,29V,30P,30R,30T,30TSC,31P, 31T,32P,
32T,33TSC, 34DS, 35R,35W,36DS,37DS) ( Year 2022) that would have had the electric retractable awning up to 18′ installed on our units.
Production Dates : MAR 17, 2022 – JUL 29, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1FDXE4FN2NDC25686 End : 1HTEUMML1PH320044 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Lippert Awning Separation of welded seam at the fabric to coach interface.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : In extreme cases the fabric could detach from the coach rail and remain
attached to the awning frame. This could allow the awning to drop and extend beyond normal operation, which could cause personal injury.
Description of the Cause : Insufficient weld penetration in some areas between the fabric and the adjoining PVC extruded track. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Inspect the weld near the awning rail, if the fabric shows no separation at the seam. It does not require repair or replacement. If the separation is less than 6 inches, repair can be accomplished using the procedure described
in TI-434. If the separation is over 6 inches it will require awning fabric replacement using the procedure
described in TI-166. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-052 Page 2 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : electric retractable awnings up to 18′ Component Description : electric retractable awnings up to 18’ in length.
Component Part Number : V000360714, VOOO309615, V000576664, V000309615 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Nexus RV, LLC Address : 3400 Reedy Drive
Elkhart Indiana 46514
Country : United States Chronology :
Nexus RV
7-19-2022 Lippert sent an email stating this email will serve as our formal notification regarding Lippert Recall.
Stating our recall indicates we have shipped 30 awning of the involved awnings to your location between 1-17-22 through 6-14-22.
Once Nexus RV determined the potential range to provide Lippert with the vin. #’s. to provide that information back to Lippert. 7-19-22 Cindy Hathaway provided an email to our purchasing dept. asking if they could provide me Nexus RV serial numbers for the possible units that could have recvd one of these awnings.
Purchasing was going to provide a range. Oct. 5, 22 Sent Lippert email that Nexus has pulled a range of 103 possible unit. I will be preparing the excel sheet of your requested information. Oct 5, 22 Lippert emailed a revision to their inspection instruction document, and it was brought to Lipperts attn: that Lipperts OEM customers didn’t recv the revision. 10-7- 22 Nexus RV provide Lippert the range of 103 possible units.10-13-22 to 10- 31-22 Nexus RV sent Letters of Notifications to Dealers & Retail customers.
Lippert Components
6-14-22: Reported issue occurring involving our awning on an RV at a dealership.6-14-22: Affected Lippert Awning Production Line shut down. 6-14-22: – 6-16-22: Internal testing conducted, awaiting field product return for further analysis.
6-15-22 – 6-17-22: Inspection of internal stock and product shipped to local customers. Reviewed other awning production lines for any potential risk, none found.6-20-22 – 6-28-22: Continued review of internal stock, OEM product and returned product as well as photo’s of field occurrence. 6-29-22: Safety Committee Review of all information. 6-29-22: Decision made to launch formal field action and recall. 7-13-22: Further review and discussions involved the date of January 17th – Feb 2, 22 in the pre-determined scope. 7-14-22: Filing Amendment to expand Scope. New scope dates will be 1-17-22 – 6-14-22. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-052
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : You or your dealer must inspect the involved component as outlined on
the attached instructions and submit a claim
documenting the inspection and verification of no issue found for payment of the labor charges.. If an issue is found
you or your dealer must complete the outlined repair for payment of the labor charges. Lippert’s Customer Service
department may be reached via email at recall@lci1.com or via phone at 574-538-4514 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The awning fabric will be resecured in the awning track if separation is less than 6″ separation or replaced with new fabric and reset in place if a fabric separation greater than 6 inches. After remedy the awning fabric will be secured and not indicating any separation.
Lippert Components, INC. Corrected their manufacturing process, and only provide / ship Nexus RV the remedied awnings for our production facility. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Lippert Components LLC : AS an equipment supplier we will notify the
OEM’s we have sold the involved product to. We will assist the OEMS as needed in the notification to dealers and /or consumers. The dates I am enterning will be for our OEM notification.
Planned Dealer Notification Date: Jul 22, 22 – Aug 19, 22. and Aug25, 22 –
Sept 1, 22.
Nexus RV The recall letters were sent out immediately to our Retail Customers and Dealers that could be a part of the 103 possible units towards the end of October. After receipt of Remedy revision emailed by Lippert Components 10-5-22.
Nexus RV Planned Retail and Dealer Notification Dates: 10-17-22 – 10-31-22
Planned Dealer Notification Date : FEB 04, 2023 – APR 17, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : FEB 04, 2023 – APR 17, 2023
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-052
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Nexus RVs, LLC FEB 04, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-052 Manufacturer Recall No. : 058-001-2022 Lippert
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Nexus RVs, LLC
Address : 3400 Reedy Dr,
Elkhart IN 46514
Company phone : (574) 970-0848
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 103 Estimated percentage with defect : 29 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Nexus RV 24T,25T,29V,30P,30R,30T,30TSC,31P, 31T,32P, 32T,33TSC, 34DS, 35R,35W,36DS,37DS
Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : GAS
Descriptive Information : Lippert shipped 30 pcs. Feb 16 & 17, 2022 to Nexus of electronic retractable awnings up to 18′ Nexus RV pulled the vin. #’s in a range from 3-17, 22 to 7-29-22 to include 103 possible units by model, (24T,25T,29V,30P,30R,30T,30TSC,31P, 31T,32P,
32T,33TSC, 34DS, 35R,35W,36DS,37DS) ( Year 2022) that would have had the electric retractable awning up to 18′ installed on our units.
Production Dates : MAR 17, 2022 – JUL 29, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1FDXE4FN2NDC25686 End : 1HTEUMML1PH320044 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Lippert Awning Separation of welded seam at the fabric to coach interface.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : In extreme cases the fabric could detach from the coach rail and remain
attached to the awning frame. This could allow the awning to drop and extend beyond normal operation.
Description of the Cause : Insufficient weld penetration in some areas between the fabric and the adjoining PVC extruded track. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Inspect the weld near the awning rail, if the fabric shows no separation at the seam. It does not require repair or replacement. If the separation is less than 6 inches, repair can be accomplished using the procedure described
in TI-434. If the separation is over 6 inches it will require awning fabric
replacement using the procedure Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-052 Page 2 described in TI-166. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : electric retractable awnings up to 18′ Component Description : electric retractable awnings up to 18’ in length.
Component Part Number : V000360714, VOOO309615, V000576664, V000309615 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Nexus RV, LLC Address : 3400 Reedy Drive
Elkhart Indiana 46514
Country : United States Chronology :
DNA to Nexus RV, LLC
This applies to Lippert Components, INC.
6-14-22: Reported issue occurring involving our awning on an RV at a dealership. 6-14-22: Affected Lippert Awning Production Line shut down.
6-14-22: – 6-16-22: Internal testing conducted, awaiting field product return for further analysis.
6-15-22 – 6-17-22: Inspection of internal stock and product shipped to local customers. Reviewed other awning production lines for any potential risk, none found.
6-20-22 – 6-28-22: Continued review of internal stock, OEM product and returned product as well as photo’s of field occurrence.
6-29-22: Safety Committee Review of all information.
6-29-22: Decision made to launch formal field action and recall.
7-13-22: Further review and discussions involved the date of January 17th – Feb 2, 22 in the pre-determined scope.
7-14-22: Filing Amendment to expand Scope. New scope dates will be 1-17-22 – 6-14-22. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-052
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : You or your dealer must inspect the involved component as outlined on
the attached instructions and submit a claim
documenting the inspection and verification of no issue found for payment of the labor charges.. If an issue is found
you or your dealer must complete the outlined repair for payment of the labor charges. Lippert’s Customer Service
department may be reached via email at recall@lci1.com or via phone at 574-538-4514 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The awning fabric will be resecured in the awning track if separation is less than 6″ separation or replaced with new fabric and reset in place if a fabric separation greater than 6 inches. After remedy the awning fabric will be secured and not indicating any separation.
Lippert Components, INC. Corrected their manufacturing process, and only provide / ship Nexus RV the remedied awnings for our production facility. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Lippert Components LLC : AS an equipment supplier we will notify the
OEM’s we have sold the involved product to. We will assist the OEMS as needed in the notification to dealers and /or consumers. The dates I am enterning will be for our OEM notification.
Planned Dealer Notification Date: Jul 22, 22 – Aug 19, 22. and Aug25, 22 –
Sept 1, 22.
Nexus RV The recall letters were sent out immediately to our Retail Customers and Dealers that could be a part of the 103 possible units towards the end of October. After receipt of Remedy revision emailed by Lippert Components 10-5-22.
Nexus RV Planned Retail and Dealer Notification Dates: 10-17-22 – 10-31-22
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR
* NR – Not Reported

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