January 26, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24E005000
High Voltage Battery May Cause Fire
Relays that are stuck in the closed position increase the risk of a fire during battery charging.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24E005
Manufacturer Renogy
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,800
Summary
Renogy is recalling certain battery packs with model number RBT210LFP51S-12 and part number RBT210LFP51S-12-G1-U. The battery relay contactors may become stuck in the closed position.
Remedy
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 2, 2024. Owners may contact Renogy customer service at 1-909-760-6898.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
11/01/2021 V137.3.1 is released
01/30/2023 Customer complaints: Over discharge and thermal failure
01/2023-06/2023 Testing and optimization of V 137.3.13
07/03/2023 V 137.3.13 is released
07/30/2023 Problems found in internal testing: When over discharged, the shutdown time is not accurate.
07/2023-08/23 Testing and optimization of V137.3.15
08/22/2023 V137.3.15 is released
09/15/2023 Potential**Problems found in internal testing: After the battery undervoltage protection is restored, the 12V is not restored and there is no output.
09/15/2023-09/20/2023 Testing and optimization of V137.4.1
09/27/2023 V137.4.1 is released
11/16/2023 Problems found in internal testing: High Temperature protection, single cell undervoltage/overvoltage protection time is unreasonable.
11/20/2023 V137.4.2 Released Need to verify timeline with end-user
11/22/2023 Customer Complaints “need to verify firmware version”: 1.12V continuous output, K3 Relay Sticky
2.When charging and heating at low temperature, the battery is over discharged to 1.696V
3.When the PV power is insufficient, the heating film rely frequently draws
4. the heating film opens and the temperature reached 77C without closing.
Weekly meetings before transitioning to daily meetings.
12/18/2023 Daily meetings OEM JAYCO
12/29/2023 Gained access to Jayco FB group
01/15/2024 Created pole to gather feedback from End-users on preferred implementation of firmware update
01/17/2024 Safety Committee officially Established and informed of all pertinent data and possible risks
01/19/2024 Safety Committee unanimous vote on Recall
01/26/2024 File Part 573 Recall Report
1 Affected Product
Equipment
| BRAND | PART NO. | PRODUCTION DATES |
| RNG INTERNATIONAL | BATTERY PACK | |
2 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24E005-2317.pdf 734.153KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24E005-9015.PDF 215.522KB
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24E-005
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Renogy
JAN 26, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24E-005 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Renogy
Address : 5050 S. Archibald Ave
Ontario CA 91762
Company phone : 636 1132
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 1,800 Estimated percentage with defect : 10 %
Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : RNG International Inc. RBT210LFP51S-12 Part No. : RBT210LFP51S-12-G1-U Size : NR Function : Battery Pack
Descriptive Information : The recall focuses on implementing a firmware update to address safety concerns associated with the battery packs.
The update is intended to enhance safety features and ensure the proper functioning of the units.
Users can verify whether their units have been updated by checking the version number displayed on the Samkoon screen.
This verification process ensures transparency and allows users to confirm the status of their battery packs.
The battery packs subject to the recall were originally designed for installation in recreational vehicles of OEM partners.
The recall aims to ensure the safety and reliability of these units within the intended RV installations.
Overall, the recall emphasizes the commitment to safety and the proactive measures taken to address any potential risks associated with the specified battery packs. Production Dates : MAY 17, 2021 – DEC 15, 2023
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Battery relay activation, protection, and recovery logic do not fully safeguard the battery from being engaged in a negative feedback loop that exasperates
relay mechanical life. This condition may result in stuck relay contactors. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24E-005 Page 2 FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Under certain conditions, contactors that are stuck in a closed position could lead to a thermal runway event when charging.
Description of the Cause : Activation and Recovery logic conditions are engaged without fully evaluating the system criteria resulting in a negative feedback loop exasperating relay mechanical life. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : “Cell Imbalance” on the samkoon screen
Live voltage on the battery terminals when the battery is in the off position Involved Components : Component Name : 51.2 210Ah Smart Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery
Component Description : Battery pack rated at 51.2 Volts and a storage capacity of 210-Ah. Used by customers to store electrical energy.
Component Part Number : RBT210LFP51S-12-G1-US Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Shenzhen Lithtech Energy Co.,Ltd Address : 5400 Beck Drive
14F, Block D, Central Avenue, Baoyuan Ro Shenzhen City Foreign States 518102
Country : China Chronology :
11/01/2021 V137.3.1 is released
01/30/2023 Customer complaints: Over discharge and thermal failure 01/2023-06/2023 Testing and optimization of V 137.3.13 07/03/2023 V 137.3.13 is released
07/30/2023 Problems found in internal testing: When over discharged, the shutdown time is not accurate. 07/2023-08/23 Testing and optimization of V137.3.15
08/22/2023 V137.3.15 is released
09/15/2023 Potential**Problems found in internal testing: After the battery undervoltage protection is restored, the 12V is not restored and there is no output.
09/15/2023-09/20/2023 Testing and optimization of V137.4.1 09/27/2023 V137.4.1 is released The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24E-005 Page 3 11/16/2023 Problems found in internal testing: High Temperature protection, single cell undervoltage/ overvoltage protection time is unreasonable.
11/20/2023 V137.4.2 Released Need to verify timeline with end-user
11/22/2023 Customer Complaints “need to verify firmware version”: 1.12V continuous output, K3 Relay Sticky 2.When charging and heating at low temperature, the battery is over discharged to 1.696V
3.When the PV power is insufficient, the heating film rely frequently draws
4. the heating film opens and the temperature reached 77C without closing. Weekly meetings before transitioning to daily meetings.
12/18/2023 Daily meetings OEM JAYCO 12/29/2023 Gained access to Jayco FB group
01/15/2024 Created pole to gather feedback from End-users on preferred implementation of firmware update 01/17/2024 Safety Committee officially Established and informed of all pertinent data and possible risks 01/19/2024 Safety Committee unanimous vote on Recall
01/26/2024 File Part 573 Recall Report Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Renogy is currently developing the remedy for the recalled units. Renogy
will complete this section when the remedy is developed. How Remedy Component Differs NR from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition NR was Corrected in Production : Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Renogy expect to notify the affected OEMs no later than Monday
03/25/2024.
Renogy will conduct the recall and notify owners with the agreement of OEMs. Renogy is currently developing the schedule for implementation of the recall. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 31, 2024 – MAR 25, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : FEB 02, 2024 – MAR 25, 2024 Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24E-005
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Name : Patrick Distribution Address : 5400 Beck Drive
IN 46516 Country : US
Company Phone : 5746126271
* NR – Not Reported
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