Farber Specialty Vehicles | NHTSA Recall #13V290000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V290000 by Farber Specialty Vehicles. Affecting 2012 ford 550 command center vehicles Includes 10 affected units, Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2012 ford 550 command center vehicles

Defect Summary

Farber specialty vehicles (farber) is recalling certain 2012 ford 550 command center vehicles. due to a design change in the dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Corrective Action

Farber will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. the recall ibegan on july 22, 2013. owners may contact farber at 1-800-331-3188 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: 13V290000
Manufacturer: Farber Specialty Vehicles
Report Received Date: 2013-07-02T00:00:00
Subject: Unexpected unfurling of the awning
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 10

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Farber specialty vehicles (farber) is recalling certain 2012 ford 550 command center vehicles. due to a design change in the dometic-brand 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: Farber will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. the recall ibegan on july 22, 2013. owners may contact farber at 1-800-331-3188 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-v6kd-xpep.wnc4
NHTSA ID: 13V290000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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