Dutchmen Recalls 2013 Breckenridge RVs Due to Awning Motor Defect
Dutchmen is recalling 2013 Breckenridge recreational vehicles because an awning motor defect may cause the awning to unfurl unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (awning motor) that poses a risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports or structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Breckenridge recreational vehicles manufactured between February 13, 2013, and April 9, 2013. The recall addresses a defect in the awning installation sequence that may result in damage to the awning motor.
If the motor is damaged, the awning may unfurl unexpectedly while the vehicle is at rest or in transit. This unexpected movement increases the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Owners should contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700 to schedule a repair. Dealers will replace the affected motors with a design that prevents out-of-sequence installation errors at no cost to the owner. Owners are instructed not to drive their vehicles until the repairs are completed. The recall began on May 30, 2013.
The recalled product
- Product
- BRECKENRIDGE BRECKENRIDGE
- Brand
- BRECKENRIDGE
- Manufacturer
- Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
- Affected units
- 5
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- BRECKENRIDGE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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