NHTSA Recall 13V306000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V306000; Date: Jul. 10, 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 Freightliner XCR; 2013 International Terrastar; 2011 Thomas Built Chsu/mickey; 2000 Thomas Built FE
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Matthews Specialty Vehicles
Affected Units:: 5
Recall Summary:
Matthews specialty vehicles is recalling one model year 2013 freightliner xcr bus manufactured June 27, 2013; and one model year 2000 thomas built fe bus manufactured April 15, 2013; and model year 2013 International terrastar buses manufactured June 12, 2013; and one model year 2011 thomas built chsu/mickey bus manufactured April 24, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
How to Fix:
Matthews specialty vehicles will notify the owner and dometic staff will replace the affected motor with one of a different design. The recall began on August 13, 2013. Owners may contact dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. 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: Aug 13, 2013
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