The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·13V372000·Announced 2013-08-20

Crossroads Redwood RV Recall for Awning Switch Defect

Crossroads RV is recalling 2012-2014 Redwood vehicles because shifting cargo may accidentally deploy the power awning while driving, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Crossroads RV is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Redwood recreational vehicles manufactured between August 26, 2011, and August 14, 2013. The recall involves 1,931 units.

The defect occurs when shifting cargo inside the vehicle may accidentally activate the switch used to deploy the power awning while the vehicle is moving. This can cause the awning to unfurl unexpectedly, which increases the risk of a crash.

Crossroads RV will notify owners, and dealers will install a cover over the switches free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2013. Owners may contact Crossroads RV by email at [email protected] or by phone at 1-855-226-7496. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
CROSSROADS REDWOOD
Brand
CROSSROADS
Manufacturer
Crossroads RV
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,931

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)

  • REDWOOD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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