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HighNHTSA·13V285000·Announced 2013-07-01

Augusta RV Recalls 2013-2014 FLEX Trailers Due to Awning Motor Defect

Augusta RV is recalling 36 model year 2013-2014 FLEX recreational trailers because a design change in the power awning motor assembly may cause screws to shear, potentially allowing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly.

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 has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Augusta RV, LLC is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 FLEX recreational trailers manufactured between February 13, 2013, and April 9, 2013. The recall involves 36 units. The defect stems from a design change in the power awning motor assembly, which may cause the motor assembly screws to shear unknowingly.

If the screws shear, the awning may unfurl unexpectedly while the vehicle is at rest or in transit. This condition increases the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Owners will be notified during August 2013. Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with units of a different design. Owners are instructed not to drive their vehicles until repairs are completed. For more information, owners may contact Augusta RV at 1-574-848-0200 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003. The NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline is available at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUGUSTA FLEX
Brand
AUGUSTA
Manufacturer
Augusta RV, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
36

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)

  • FLEX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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