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NHTSARecalled Jul 2, 2013 · #13V290000

Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning

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Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling certain 2012 Ford 550 Command Center vehicles. Due to a design change in the Dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear. 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.

Product details

Product
Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Farber Specialty Vehicles
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Farber will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The recall ibegan on July 22, 2013. Owners may contact Farber at 1-800-331-3188 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

View the official CPSC notice