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NHTSARecalled Jul 16, 2013 · #13V311000

Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

HL Enterprise Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Hyline HY42IKEB and HY44, model year 2013 Georgian Bay GB39CKT, model year 2013 Bridgeview BV42IKWT, and model year 2013 Premier FW44 and HY42 trailers. 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
HL Enterprise Inc.
Model numbers
2013 Hyline, HY42IKEB, HY44, 2013 Georgian, GB39CKT, 2013 Bridgeview, BV42IKWT, 2013 Premier, FW44, HY42
UPCs

What you should do

HL Enterprise Inc. will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with one of a different design. The recall began on August 27, 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.

View the official CPSC notice