EquipmentRecall 13V-348 · 2013 Intech Custom Trailer
Intech Trailers, Inc. recall 13V-348 covers 4 2013 Intech Custom Trailer for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on August 7, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V348000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Intech Trailers (Intech)is recalling certain model year 2013 custom trailers manufactured March 2013 through April 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
Intech will notify owners and Intech or Dometic will replace the affected motors with one of a different design, free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2013. Owners may contact Intech Trailers at 1-574-773-9536 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 March 1, 2013 to April 28, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Awning May Unfurl UnexpectedlyNHTSA