Safety Recall NHTSA · 04E007000 Reported February 2, 2004

Rv products/solar panel detaches from vehicle

Rv Products · N/A · 1,191 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04E007000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Rv Products
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,191
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
February 2, 2004

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.

Safety Consequence

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).

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Rv Products dealer and reference recall ID 04E007000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04E007000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04E007000?

NHTSA recall 04E007000 was issued by Rv Products on February 2, 2004. It addresses: Rv products/solar panel detaches from vehicle. The recall affects approximately 1,191 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Rv Products dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04E007000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.