Peterson Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V388000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V388000 by Peterson Industries, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013-2014 excel travel trailers manufactured february 2013 through june 2013 Includes 28 affected units, Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2014 excel travel trailers manufactured february 2013 through june 2013

Defect Summary

Peterson industries inc. (peterson) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 excel travel trailers manufactured february 2013 through june 2013. due to a design change in the dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Corrective Action

Peterson industries inc. Will notify owners, and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with one of a different design. The recall began on august 21, 2013. owners may contact peterson at 1-800-368-3759 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: 13V388000
Manufacturer: Peterson Industries, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-08-28T00:00:00
Subject: Unexpected unfurling of the awning
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 28

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Peterson industries inc. (peterson) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 excel travel trailers manufactured february 2013 through june 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: Peterson industries inc. Will notify owners, and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with one of a different design. The recall began on august 21, 2013. owners may contact peterson at 1-800-368-3759 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-cfyw-p75a-zdnm
NHTSA ID: 13V388000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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