Defect Description For Recall
American Surplus & Mfg. Inc. (American Surplus) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014 Ice Castle Fish House RV Edition Vehicles Manufactured February 2013 Through April 2013. Due To A Design Change In The Dometic-Brand Power Awning Motor Assembly, The Motor Assembly Screws May Unknowingly Shear.
Make Of Vehicle
ICE CASTLE
Model Of Vehicle
RV EDITION
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
13V362000
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
American Surplus Will Notify Owners, And Dometic Staff Will Replace The Affected Motors With One Of A Different Design. Owners May Contact American Surplus At 1-320-269-5428 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
American Surplus & Manufacturing, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20130213
End Of Manufacture
20130409
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
52
Date Owners Notified
20131022
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
American Surplus & Manufacturing, Inc.
Date Report Received
20130814