Recreation by Design Recalls 2013 Travel Trailers Due to Awning Motor Defect

Plain-English summary

Recreation by Design is recalling certain model year 2013 Monte Carlo, Royal Travel, and North American travel trailers. The affected models include the Monte Carlo 35 SC FW, 37 PM, 37 SC, 40 SC FW, 43 SC FW, 44 PM, 44 SC, 44 SC FW, and 52 SC FW; the Royal Travel 39 SC and 42 SC; and the North American 36 SC and 44 PM.

The recall is due to a defect in the Dometic-brand awning motor. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the motor may become damaged. If this damage occurs, the awning can unfurl unexpectedly while the trailer is at rest or in transit, which increases the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Owners are instructed not to drive their vehicles until repairs can be performed. Recreation by Design will notify owners, and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on September 9, 2013. Owners may contact Recreation by Design at 1-800-999-1902 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information.

The recalled product

Product

MONTE CARLO, ROYAL TRAVEL, NORTH AMERICAN 44 SC, 44 SC FW, 39 SC, 35 SC FW

Brand

MONTE CARLO

Manufacturer

Recreation By Design

Category

Vehicle — Travel Trailer

Hazard

• unexpected-awning-deployment
• personal-injury
• vehicle-crash

Affected units

16

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Distribution

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