2018-2021 Bolt Custom Trucks Custom Sleepers Window Adhesive

August 29, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V672000

Window Adhesive Failure

Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V672

Manufacturer Gracie Ind. LLC d/b/Bolt Custom Trucks

Components STRUCTURE, EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 340

 

Summary

Gracie Ind. LLC d/b/Bolt Custom Trucks (Bolt Custom Trucks) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Custom Sleepers trucks equipped with Lippert Hehr 6400 Series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

 

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 15, 2021. Owners may contact Bolt Custom Trucks’ customer service at 260-748-0314.

 

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.

 

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSPECTING AND REPLACING WINDOW VENTS, IF NEEDED.  PLUS, INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING CLAIMS TO LIPPERT FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF INSPECTION AND REPAIR TIME, IF APPLICABLE.

 

NHTSA Safety Recall: 21V672

INSPECTION PER WINDOW ALLOTED TIME = .4 HOURS PER TRUCK

VENT REPLACEMENT PER WINDOW ALLOTED TIME = .5 HOURS PER VENT

INVOICE MAILED TO LIPPERT COMPONENTS – Email = claims@lci1.com

LIPPERT CUSTOMER SERVICE PH: 574-538-4514 if there are questions about filing a claim.

Information below that Lippert Requires to be on an invoice / claim submitted reimbursement:

Truck Complete 17 digit unit VIN

Bolt Custom Truck’s or AA Truck Sleeper date of manufacture of the Sleeper – This can be obtained by viewing the sleeper’s ID tag which is shown on the inside of cargo door.  Or, can be obtained by contacting Bolt Custom Trucks at Ph: 260-748-0314 or Email: bcallan@boltcustom.com

Date of Purchase by retail owner, if the truck has been purchased by retail owner

Retail owner name and address

Make and model of the Truck

Dealer or repair facility name and complete address where the inspection and repair has been    performed.

Dealer or repair facility hourly rate

Labor Hours for the specific claim

Description of work performed

Photos of any issues found

A Lippert Claim Form is attached.  Completion and submission of this specific form is not required, but it is attached for your convenience.

 

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL

NHTSA Safety Recall: 21V672
Date: October 1, 2021
VIA EMAIL & FED EX DELIVERY

 

RETAIL 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

Our Supplier for windows installed in our Custom Sleepers and Motorcoaches is Lippert Components.  Lippert has issued a recall for their 6400 Series Window vent that is installed on windows manufactured by Lippert between 10/01/2018 and 08/13/2020.  Gracie Industries, LLC d/b/a Bolt Custom Trucks (Bolt Custom Trucks) is recalling certain 2018 to 2021 Custom Sleeper Trucks equipped with Lippert Hehr 6400 series windows.  The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.  Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of crash or injury.  Lippert has provided us a list of their shipments to us with affected windows.  We have identified the vehicles produced within the date range of these windows and are similarly issuing our own recall on these vehicles.  Furthermore, we have been provided window inspection and repair instructions by Lippert, as well as the relevant tools for doing so.  We have reproduced these instructions as it applies to our sleepers and motorcoaches and these instructions are enclosed with this letter.

 

WHAT WE WILL DO

We will facilitate you being supplied by ourselves or Lippert a gauge to be used while conducting inspection of the vent portion of the 6400 series windows (Recall Inspection Part Number 2021094575), as well as a replacement vent if the original vent is found to have an adhesive bond issue.  Lippert will also reimburse you for 0.4 labor charged for yourself or your customers to inspect the involved vented windows and replace any needed vent at the flat rate of 0.5 hour.  Lippert says that the parts for the remedy are available when needed.  The instructions mentioned above also include instructions for properly presenting billing to Lippert for this inspection and repair time, as well as their invoice requirements.

 

Furthermore, we will provide you with a list of the relevant vehicle make, model and VINs that are subject to this recall.

 

WHAT YOU MUST DO 

You must inspect and, if applicable, repair the identified vehicles identified per these included instructions.  As stated you can submit a claim to Lippert for reimbursement of the inspection and repair labor charges.  These claims may be submitted to Lippert’s Customer Service department via email to recall@lci1.com or they can be reached by phone at 574-538-4514 if there are questions.  Alternatively, we can be reached by email at bcallan@boltcustom.com or by phone at 260-748-0314.  Lippert does not require advance contact or a preauthorization to be obtained.  Once again, the labor allowance for this inspection is 0.4 and the labor allowance for the repair is 0.5 with the original vent not required to be returned.  Lippert will coordinate shipment of the needed inspection gauge as well as window vent with you.

 

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 Ave. 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 https://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,

Bolt Custom Trucks and AA Truck Sleeper

 

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21E047 Hehr 6400 Series Windows Adhesive Failure

 

21E047 Hehr 6400 Series Windows Adhesive Failure

 

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4 Affected Products

Vehicle

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
BOLT CUSTOM TRUCKS	CUSTOM SLEEPER	2018-2021

 

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11 Associated Documents

Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V672-4177.pdf 738.364KB

 

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Recall 573 Report- Amendment 1

RCLRPT-21V672-6879.PDF 214.246KB

 

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21V672-4357.pdf 646.617KB

 

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V672-7058.PDF 214.246KB

 

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Recall 573 Report- Amendment 3

RCLRPT-21V672-4933.PDF 216.027KB

 

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V672-4563.pdf 738.626KB

 

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Recall 573 Report- Amendment 2

RCLRPT-21V672-7245.PDF 216.458KB

 

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V672-5973.pdf 215.309KB

 

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Miscellaneous Document- Lippert Warranty Claim Form

RMISC-21V672-9120.pdf 120.328KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-4

RCLQRT-21V672-5363.PDF 211.241KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-1

RCLQRT-21V672-5179.PDF 211.241KB

 

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Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V672&docType=RCL

 

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