La Boit Specialty Vehicles Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V281000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V281000 by La Boit Specialty Vehicles Inc.. Affecting model year 2013 mobile services vehicles Includes 4 affected units, Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 mobile services vehicles

Defect Summary

La boit specialty vehicles inc. (la boit) is recalling certain model year 2013 mobile services vehicles. due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Corrective Action

La boit will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. a notification schedule has not yet been provided. owners may contact la boit at 1-800-776-9984 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V281000
Manufacturer: La Boit Specialty Vehicles Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-06-27T00:00:00
Subject: Unexpected unfurling of the awning
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 4

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: La boit specialty vehicles inc. (la boit) is recalling certain model year 2013 mobile services vehicles. due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
Consequence Summary: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: La boit will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. a notification schedule has not yet been provided. owners may contact la boit at 1-800-776-9984 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 13V281000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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