Recall 13V388000

EQUIPMENT

Report Date

20130828

Component

EQUIPMENT

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

Peterson Industries Inc. (Peterson) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Excel travel trailers manufactured February 2013 through June 2013. Due to a design change in the dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Safety 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

Peterson Industries Inc. will notify owners, and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with one of a different design. The recall began on August 21, 2013. Owners may contact Peterson at 1-800-368-3759 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2013	EXCEL	RV
2014	EXCEL	RV

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.