Defect Description For Recall
La Boit Specialty Vehicles Inc. (La Boit) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013 Mobile Services Vehicles. Due To A Design Change In The Power Awning Motor Assembly, The Motor Assembly Screws May Unknowingly Shear.
Make Of Vehicle
LA BOIT
Model Of Vehicle
MOBILE ServiceS
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
13V281000
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
La Boit Will Notify Owners And Dometic Staff Will Replace The Affected Motors With Motors Of A Different Design. A Notification Schedule Has Not Yet Been Provided. Owners May Contact La Boit At 1-800-776-9984 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
La Boit Specialty Vehicles Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4
Date Owners Notified
20130424
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
La Boit Specialty Vehicles Inc.
Date Report Received
20130627