EquipmentRecall 13V-285 · 2013–2014 Augusta Flex
Augusta RV, LLC recall 13V-285 covers 36 2013–2014 Augusta Flex for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V285000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Augusta RV, LLC is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 FLEX recreational trailers manufactured February 13, 2013, through April 9, 2013. Due to a design change in the 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
Augusta RV will notify owners during August 2013 and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. Owners may contact Augusta RV at 1-574-848-0200 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
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 February 13, 2013 to April 9, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Awning May Unfurl UnexpectedlyNHTSA