Matthews Specialty Vehicles | NHTSA Recall #13V306000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V306000 by Matthews Specialty Vehicles. Includes 5 affected units, Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Matthews specialty vehicles is recalling one model year 2013 freightliner xcr bus manufactured june 27, 2013; and one model year 2000 thomas built fe bus manufactured april 15, 2013; and model year 2013 international terrastar buses manufactured june 12, 2013; and one model year 2011 thomas built chsu/mickey bus manufactured april 24, 2013. due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Corrective Action

Matthews specialty vehicles will notify the owner and dometic staff will replace the affected motor with one of a different design. the recall began on august 13, 2013. owners may contact 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: 13V306000

Manufacturer: Matthews Specialty Vehicles

Report Received Date: 2013-07-10T00:00:00

Subject: Unexpected unfurling of the awning

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 5

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Matthews specialty vehicles is recalling one model year 2013 freightliner xcr bus manufactured june 27, 2013; and one model year 2000 thomas built fe bus manufactured april 15, 2013; and model year 2013 international terrastar buses manufactured june 12, 2013; and one model year 2011 thomas built chsu/mickey bus manufactured april 24, 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: Matthews specialty vehicles will notify the owner and dometic staff will replace the affected motor with one of a different design. the recall began on august 13, 2013. owners may contact 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: 13V306000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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