Recall Of The Day, May 16, 2013

This recall issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration concerns an awning that can unfurl.  This issue has affected many RVs over the last few weeks and continues to be a growing problem as more and more RVs are included in recalls regarding this equipment almost every day.

As a car owner you may not think too much about this problem but is an awning from a nearby RV unfurls in front of your vehicle your view of the road may be blocked, your car ma be damaged or you might be involved in a collision and worse.

Hopefully, RV owners will heed requests not to hit the road until the issue is repaired.     

Report Receipt Date: MAY 10, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V189000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 196
          

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• FLEETWOODBOUNDER2013-2014
• FLEETWOODBOUNDER CLASSIC2013-2014
• FLEETWOODDISCOVERY2013-2014
• FLEETWOODEXCURSION2014
• FLEETWOODEXPEDITION2014
• FLEETWOODJAMBOREE SPORT2014
• FLEETWOODJAMBOREE SPORT DIESEL2013
• FLEETWOODMONTARA COMMERCIAL2014
• FLEETWOODPROVIDENCE2013
• FLEETWOODSEARCHER COMMERCIAL2014
• FLEETWOODSOUTHWIND2014
• FLEETWOODSTORM2014
• FLEETWOODTERRA2014
• FLEETWOODTIOGA DSL2013
• FLEETWOODTIOGA RANGER2014
• FLEETWOODTIOGA RANGER DSL2013                                          

Manufacturer: Fleetwood RV, Inc.

     

SUMMARY:

Fleetwood RV, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Jamboree Sport Diesel, Providence, Tioga DSL and Tioga Ranger DSL; 2014 Excursion, Expedition, Jamboree Sport, Montara Commercial, Searcher Commercial, Southwind, Storm, Terra, and Tioga Ranger; and 2013-2014 Bounder, Bounder Classic, and Discovery recreational vehicles. 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.

CONSEQUENCE:

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.

REMEDY:

Fleetwood RV will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. Fleetwood RV has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Fleetwood RV Owner Relations at 1-800-509-3418 begin_of_the_skype_highlnd_of_the_skype_highlighting or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003ghlighting _highlightingfor more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) begin_of_the_skype_highlighting)0REE)end_of_the_sk or go to www.safercar.gov.