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HighNHTSA·13V280000·Announced 2013-06-28

LDV Recalls 2012-2013 Mobile Specialty Vehicles Due to Awning Motor Defect

LDV, Inc. is recalling 2012-2013 mobile specialty vehicles because power awning motor screws may shear, causing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly and increasing injury or crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury or a vehicle crash is possible, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

LDV, Inc. is recalling certain 2012-2013 mobile specialty vehicles. The recall addresses a design change in the power awning motor assembly that may cause the motor assembly screws to shear unknowingly.

If the motor assembly screws shear, the awning can unfurl unexpectedly while the vehicle is at rest or in transit. This condition increases the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Owners are instructed not to drive their vehicles until repairs can be performed. LDV, Inc. will notify owners, and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The recall began in July 2013. Owners may contact Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
LDV MOBILE SPECIALTY VEHICLE
Brand
LDV
Manufacturer
LDV, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Mobile Specialty Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
11

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)

  • MOBILE SPECIALTY VEHICLE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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