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

makesAndModels

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

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V347000
Manufacturer: Chalet Rv
Report Received Date: 2013-08-07T00:00:00
Subject: Unexpected unfurling of the awning
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 45

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
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: 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.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-rn7p~vtmr-awue
NHTSA ID: 13V347000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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