American Surplus & Manufacturing, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V362000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V362000 by American Surplus & Manufacturing, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014 ice castle fish house rv edition vehicles manufactured february 2013 through april 2013 Includes 52 affected units, Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 ice castle fish house rv edition vehicles manufactured february 2013 through april 2013

Defect Summary

American surplus & mfg. Inc. (american surplus) is recalling certain model year 2014 ice castle fish house rv edition vehicles manufactured february 2013 through april 2013. due to a design change in the dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Corrective Action

American surplus will notify owners, and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with one of a different design. owners may contact american surplus at 1-320-269-5428 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: 13V362000

Manufacturer: American Surplus & Manufacturing, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2013-08-14T00:00:00

Subject: Unexpected unfurling of the awning

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 52

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: American surplus & mfg. Inc. (american surplus) is recalling certain model year 2014 ice castle fish house rv edition vehicles manufactured february 2013 through april 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: American surplus will notify owners, and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with one of a different design. owners may contact american surplus at 1-320-269-5428 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

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NHTSA ID: 13V362000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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