NHTSA Recall 13V198000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V198000; Date: May. 15, 2013
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Gulf Stream Canyon Trail; 2013 Gulf Stream Kingsport; 2013 Gulf Stream Sedona; 2013 Gulf Stream Trail Master
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Affected Units:: 27
Recall Summary:
Gulf stream coach, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2013 canyon trail, sedona, ridgeline, kingsport, and trail master recreational vehicle trailers manufactured febuary 13, 2013, through April 24, 2013. The vehicles are equipped with weatherpro and 9100 series power awnings. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
How to Fix:
Gulf stream will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. Gulf stream has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Gulf stream coach's recall number for this campaign is 13aw-0204. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 31, 2013
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