EquipmentRecall 12V-395 · Roadtrek vehicles
ROADTREK MOTORHOMES INC. recall 12V-395 covers 145 Roadtrek vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on August 10, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V395000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Roadtrek is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 Roadtrek 21PC Popular and 21VC Versatile model class "B" motorhomes built from October 1, 2010, through November 12, 2011. On some motorhomes, the rivets may fail that secure the awning brackets to the motorhome side wall, allowing the bracket and Thule awning to come off the motor home while operating the awning.
The risk
If the awning separates from the motor home, the user or people nearby may be injured.
The fix
Roadtrek will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional stainless steel rivet on each of the awning brackets, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact Roadtrek Service Department at 1-888-ROADTREK (762-3873) or 1-519-745-1169.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 2010 to November 12, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.