Takena 1860 (2014) – 13V347000

Defect Description For Recall

Chalet RV Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013-2014 Ts116Fb, Ts116, And Ds116Rb Truck Campers Manufactured February 2013 Through May 2013; And Certain Model Year 2013-2014 Takena 1860, 1865, 2265 Travel Trailers Manufactured February 2013 Through May 2013. Due To A Design Change In The Dometic-Brand Power Awning Motor Assembly, The Motor Assembly Screws May Unknowingly Shear.

Make Of Vehicle

TAKENA

Model Of Vehicle

1860

Year

2014

Recall Campaign Number

13V347000

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

Chalet RV Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Or Dometic Staff Will Replace The Affected Motors With One Of A Different Design. The Recall Began On May 3, 2013. Owners May Contact Chalet RV At 1-541-791-4610 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

Chalet RV

Start Of Manufacture

20130201

End Of Manufacture

20130531

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

45

Date Owners Notified

20130503

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Chalet RV

Date Report Received

20130807

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard