The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22E071000·Announced 2022-08-23

Spyder Electronic Control Module Recall for Unintentional Awning Movement

Spyder Controls is recalling 1,047 Multiplex Electronic Control Modules because software defects may cause vehicle awnings to move unintentionally while parked.

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, which corresponds to a High severity score under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Spyder Controls, Corp is recalling 1,047 Multiplex Electronic Control Modules (ECM), part number 7000701. The recall addresses a software defect that may cause the vehicle's awning to unintentionally extend or retract when the vehicle is parked.

The company states that an awning that moves unintentionally increases the risk of injury. No specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Dealers will update the software free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Spyder customer service at 1-403-782-9736 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE recall
Manufacturer
Spyder Controls, Corp
Category
Vehicle — RV Awning
Hazard
Affected units
1,047

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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