Defect Description For Recall
Matthews Specialty Vehicles Is Recalling One Model Year 2013 Freightliner Xcr Bus Manufactured June 27, 2013; And One Model Year 2000 Thomas Built Fe Bus Manufactured April 15, 2013; And Model Year 2013 International Terrastar Buses Manufactured June 12, 2013; And One Model Year 2011 Thomas Built Chsu/Mickey Bus Manufactured April 24, 2013. Due To A Design Change In The Power Awning Motor Assembly, The Motor Assembly Screws May Unknowingly Shear.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS BUILT
Model Of Vehicle
CHSU/MICKEY
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
13V306000
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
Matthews Specialty Vehicles Will Notify The Owner And Dometic Staff Will Replace The Affected Motor With One Of A Different Design. The Recall Began On August 13, 2013. Owners May Contact 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
Matthews Specialty Vehicles
Start Of Manufacture
20130424
End Of Manufacture
20130424
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5
Date Owners Notified
20130813
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Matthews Specialty Vehicles
Date Report Received
20130710