Aluminum Trailer Company (atc) | NHTSA Recall #13V376000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V376000 by Aluminum Trailer Company (atc). Affecting model year 2013 quest trailers manufactured february 26, 2013, through april 10, 2013 Includes 17 affected units, Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 quest trailers manufactured february 26, 2013, through april 10, 2013

Defect Summary

Aluminum trailer company (atc) is recalling certain model year 2013 quest trailers manufactured february 26, 2013, through april 10, 2013. due to a design change in the dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Corrective Action

Atc will notify owners, and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with one of a different design. the recall began on september 6, 2013. owners may contact atc at 1-574-773-8360 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: 13V376000
Manufacturer: Aluminum Trailer Company (atc)
Report Received Date: 2013-08-20T00:00:00
Subject: Unexpected unfurling of the awning
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 17

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Aluminum trailer company (atc) is recalling certain model year 2013 quest trailers manufactured february 26, 2013, through april 10, 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: Atc will notify owners, and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with one of a different design. the recall began on september 6, 2013. owners may contact atc at 1-574-773-8360 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: 13V376000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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