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Peterson Industries due to a design change in the dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

NHTSA campaign 13V-388 · Reported August 28, 2013 · 28 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Peterson Industries
VEHICLES AFFECTED
28
REMEDY
Peterson Industries Inc.
COST
Free

The short version

Peterson Industries, Inc. reported a problem with the equipment. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

Due to a design change in the dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

WHY IT MATTERS

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.

WHAT TO DO

Peterson Industries Inc. will notify owners, and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with one of a different design, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-388.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
—See NHTSA record 13V-388

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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