Defect Description For Recall
Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) Is Recalling Certain 2012 Ford 550 Command Center Vehicles. Due To A Design Change In The Dometic-Brand Power Awning Motor Assembly, The Motor Assembly Screws May Unknowingly Shear.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD 550
Model Of Vehicle
COMMAND CENTER
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
13V290000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Farber Will Notify Owners And Dometic Staff Will Replace The Affected Motors With Motors Of A Different Design. The Recall Ibegan On July 22, 2013. Owners May Contact Farber At 1-800-331-3188 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
Farber Specialty Vehicles
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
10
Date Owners Notified
20130722
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Farber Specialty Vehicles
Date Report Received
20130702