Drv Suites | NHTSA Recall #13V369000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V369000 by Drv Suites. Affecting model year 2014 tradition, mobile suite, mobile suite select, and elite suite recreational vehicles and travel trailers manufactured december 10, 2012, through july 30, 2013 Includes 129 affected units, Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 tradition, mobile suite, mobile suite select, and elite suite recreational vehicles and travel trailers manufactured december 10, 2012, through july 30, 2013

Defect Summary

Drv is recalling certain model year 2014 tradition, mobile suite, mobile suite select, and elite suite recreational vehicles and travel trailers manufactured december 10, 2012, through july 30, 2013. due to a design change in the dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Corrective Action

Drv will notify owners, and dometic staff will replace the affected motor with one of a different design. the recall began on october 15, 2013. owners may contact drv at 1-260-562-1075 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: 13V369000
Manufacturer: Drv Suites
Report Received Date: 2013-08-16T00:00:00
Subject: Unexpected unfurling of the awning
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 129

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Drv is recalling certain model year 2014 tradition, mobile suite, mobile suite select, and elite suite recreational vehicles and travel trailers manufactured december 10, 2012, through july 30, 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: Drv will notify owners, and dometic staff will replace the affected motor with one of a different design. the recall began on october 15, 2013. owners may contact drv at 1-260-562-1075 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-k89a.wuvv-bcgw
NHTSA ID: 13V369000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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