NHTSARecalled Jul 10, 2013 · #13V306000
Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. 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
- Matthews Specialty Vehicles
- Model numbers
- 2013 Freightliner, 2000 Thomas, 2013 International, 2011 Thomas
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.