The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V321000·Announced 2013-07-23

Compass Conversions Recalls 2003 Elite and 2007 Bloomer Horse Trailers

Compass Conversions is recalling specific 2003 Elite and 2007 Bloomer horse trailers because power awning motor screws may shear, causing 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

Compass Conversions, LLC is recalling one model year 2007 Bloomer Horse Trailer and one model year 2003 Elite Horse Trailer. 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.

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

The recalled product

Product
BLOOMER, ELITE HORSE TRAILER
Brand
BLOOMER
Manufacturer
Compass Conversions, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Horse Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
2

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)

  • HORSE TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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