Defect Description For Recall
Dometic Is Recalling Certain Weatherpro Motor Powered Awning Models 805, 815, 825, 835, 845, 885, 855, And 905: 9100 Power Awning Models 910, 912, 913, 914, 915, 916, 917, And 91; And Certain Awning Motor Service Kits With Part Numbers Starting With 3307923 And 3310423. The Serial Number Range For The Weatherpro And 9100 Motor Powered Awnings Is 306Xxxxx Thru 314Xxxxx. These Motor Powered Awnings Were Either Sold In The Aftermarket As Replacement Equipment Or Installed As Original Equipment On Various Recreation Vehicles And Horse Trailers. The Awning Motor Service Kits Were Sold In The Aftermarket As Service Parts For Product Already Installed On Recreation Vehicles Or Horse Trailers And Do Not Carry An Individual Serial Number. The Awning Motor Service Kit Must Be Located By The Part Number Shown Above. The Motor Powered Awnings And Awning Motor Service Kits Were Manufactured Between February 13, 2013 And April 9, 2013. If The Awning Or Service Part Installation Sequence Is Not Completely Followed, The Awning Motor May Unknowingly Become Damaged.
Make Of Vehicle
DOMETIC
Model Of Vehicle
AWNING MOTOR Service KIT
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
13E019000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If Motor Damage Occurs, It Is Possible That The Awning Can Unfurl Unexpectedly, Either While The Coach Is At Rest Or While In Transit, Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury Or A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dometic Will Send Notices To Purchasers Of The Replacement Awnings And Will Work With The Vehicle Manufacturers To Identify And Notify Owners Of The Coaches That Had The Affected Awnings Installed On Their Recreational Vehicles. Dometic Staff Will Replace The Affected Motors With A Design That Is Not Subject To An Out-Of-Sequence Installation Error. The Recall Has Already Begun. Owners Should Contact Their RV Manufacturer Or Dometic At 1-888-447-0003 For More Information. Owners Are Being Instructed Not To Drive Their Vehicle Until Repairs Can Be Performed.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Dometic Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20130213
End Of Manufacture
20130409
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
27098
Date Owners Notified
20130417
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Dometic Corporation
Date Report Received
20130422