Recreation By Design | NHTSA Recall #13V361000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V361000 by Recreation By Design. Affecting model year 2013 monte carlo 35 sc fw, 37 pm, 37 sc, 40 sc fw, 43 sc fw, 44 pm, 44 sc, 44 sc fw, and 52 sc fw travel trailers; north american 36 sc, and 44 pm travel trailers; and royal travel 39 sc, and 42 sc travel trailers Includes 16 affected units, Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 monte carlo 35 sc fw, 37 pm, 37 sc, 40 sc fw, 43 sc fw, 44 pm, 44 sc, 44 sc fw, and 52 sc fw travel trailers; north american 36 sc, and 44 pm travel trailers; and royal travel 39 sc, and 42 sc travel trailers

Defect Summary

Recreation by design is recalling certain model year 2013 monte carlo 35 sc fw, 37 pm, 37 sc, 40 sc fw, 43 sc fw, 44 pm, 44 sc, 44 sc fw, and 52 sc fw travel trailers; north american 36 sc, and 44 pm travel trailers; and royal travel 39 sc, and 42 sc travel trailers. if the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the dometic-brand awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.

Corrective Action

Recreation by design will notify owners, and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. the recall began on september 9, 2013. owners may contact recreation by design at 1-800-999-1902 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: 13V361000
Manufacturer: Recreation By Design
Report Received Date: 2013-08-14T00:00:00
Subject: Unexpected unfurling of the awning
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 16

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Recreation by design is recalling certain model year 2013 monte carlo 35 sc fw, 37 pm, 37 sc, 40 sc fw, 43 sc fw, 44 pm, 44 sc, 44 sc fw, and 52 sc fw travel trailers; north american 36 sc, and 44 pm travel trailers; and royal travel 39 sc, and 42 sc travel trailers. if the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the dometic-brand awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.
Consequence Summary: If motor damage has occurred, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the trailer is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Recreation by design will notify owners, and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. the recall began on september 9, 2013. owners may contact recreation by design at 1-800-999-1902 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-9tyx~4tyy~emg3
NHTSA ID: 13V361000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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