Chalet Rv | NHTSA Recall #13V347000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V347000 by Chalet Rv. Affecting model year 2013-2014 ts116fb, ts116, and ds116rb truck campers manufactured february 2013 through may 2013; and certain model year 2013-2014 takena 1860, 1865, 2265 travel trailers manufactured february 2013 through may 2013 Includes 45 affected units, Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2013-2014 ts116fb, ts116, and ds116rb truck campers manufactured february 2013 through may 2013; and certain model year 2013-2014 takena 1860, 1865, 2265 travel trailers manufactured february 2013 through may 2013
Defect Summary
Chalet rv is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 ts116fb, ts116, and ds116rb truck campers manufactured february 2013 through may 2013; and certain model year 2013-2014 takena 1860, 1865, 2265 travel trailers manufactured february 2013 through may 2013. due to a design change in the dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
Corrective Action
Chalet rv will notify owners, and dealers or dometic staff will replace the affected motors with one of a different design. the recall began on may 3, 2013. owners may contact chalet rv at 1-541-791-4610 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.