Augusta Rv, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V285000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V285000 by Augusta Rv, Llc. Affecting model year 2013-2014 flex recreational trailers manufactured february 13, 2013, through april 9, 2013 Includes 36 affected units, Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2014 flex recreational trailers manufactured february 13, 2013, through april 9, 2013

Defect Summary

Augusta rv, llc is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 flex recreational trailers manufactured february 13, 2013, through april 9, 2013. due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Corrective Action

Augusta rv will notify owners during august 2013 and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. owners may contact augusta rv at 1-574-848-0200 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: 13V285000
Manufacturer: Augusta Rv, Llc
Report Received Date: 2013-07-01T00:00:00
Subject: Unexpected unfurling of the awning
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 36

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 13E-019
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Augusta rv, llc is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 flex recreational trailers manufactured february 13, 2013, through april 9, 2013. 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: Augusta rv will notify owners during august 2013 and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. owners may contact augusta rv at 1-574-848-0200 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

Metadata

SID: row-6m2e_frwu_9up7
NHTSA ID: 13V285000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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