Outdoors Rv Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #13V357000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V357000 by Outdoors Rv Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2013-2014 creek side trailers manufactured february 27, 2013, through march 11, 2013; model year 2013-2014 timber ridge trailers manufactured april 5, 2013, through may 1, 2013; and model year 2013 wind river trailers manufactured april 3, 2013, through april 19, 2013; and model year 2014 black stone trailers manufactured april 24, 2013, through april 25, 2013 Includes 204 affected units, Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2014 creek side trailers manufactured february 27, 2013, through march 11, 2013; model year 2013-2014 timber ridge trailers manufactured april 5, 2013, through may 1, 2013; and model year 2013 wind river trailers manufactured april 3, 2013, through april 19, 2013; and model year 2014 black stone trailers manufactured april 24, 2013, through april 25, 2013

Defect Summary

Outdoors rv manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 creek side trailers manufactured february 27, 2013, through march 11, 2013; model year 2013-2014 timber ridge trailers manufactured april 5, 2013, through may 1, 2013; and model year 2013 wind river trailers manufactured april 3, 2013, through april 19, 2013; and model year 2014 black stone trailers manufactured april 24, 2013, through april 25, 2013. Due to a design change in the dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Corrective Action

Outdoor rv began notifying owners on august 26, 2013 and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. owners may contact outdoor rv at 1-541-624-5500 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: 13V357000
Report Received Date: 2013-08-08T00:00:00
Subject: Unexpected unfurling of the awning
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 204

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Outdoors rv manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 creek side trailers manufactured february 27, 2013, through march 11, 2013; model year 2013-2014 timber ridge trailers manufactured april 5, 2013, through may 1, 2013; and model year 2013 wind river trailers manufactured april 3, 2013, through april 19, 2013; and model year 2014 black stone trailers manufactured april 24, 2013, through april 25, 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: Outdoor rv began notifying owners on august 26, 2013 and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. owners may contact outdoor rv at 1-541-624-5500 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-mh2d-cfnd.zjkc
NHTSA ID: 13V357000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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