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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 13V347📅 Aug 12, 2013

2013–2014 Chalet Truck Campers DS116RB & 2013–2014 Chalet Truck Campers TS116 + 4 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Chalet RV is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 TS116FB, TS116, and DS116RB truck campers manufactured February 2013 through May 2013; and certain model year 2013-2014 Takena 1860, 1865, 2265 travel trailers manufactured February 2013 through May 2013. Due to a design change in the Dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

Chalet RV will notify owners, and dealers or Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with one of a different design. The recall began on May 3, 2013. Owners may contact Chalet RV at 1-541-791-4610 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
13V347000
Manufacturer
Chalet RV
Vehicles affected
45
Component
EQUIPMENT
Owner phone
1-888-447-0003
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 3, 2013
Built
Feb 1, 2013 – May 31, 2013
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 13V347 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 13V347?

2013–2014 Chalet Truck Campers DS116RB & 2013–2014 Chalet Truck Campers TS116 + 4 more. 45 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chalet Truck Campers dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-447-0003.