The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V052000·Announced 2023-02-04

Nexus RVs Recalls 2022 Motorhomes Due to Awning Seam Separation Risk

Nexus RVs is recalling 2022 motorhomes because a welded seam on the electric retractable awning may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop and increase the risk of injury.

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

Plain-English summary

Nexus RVs, LLC is recalling certain 2022 Triumph, Phantom, Viper, Ghost, Rebel, Wraith, and Verrado motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with certain Electric Retractable Awnings that have a defect in the welded seam on the fabric.

The welded seam may separate, which could allow the awning to drop or extend beyond its normal operation. An awning that drops unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury to people nearby.

Dealers will inspect and replace the awnings, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 17, 2022. Owners may contact Nexus RVs customer service at 1-574-970-0848 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NEXUS GHOST, WRAITH, VERRADO, REBEL 4X4
Brand
NEXUS
Manufacturer
Nexus RVs, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
103

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 (7)

  • GHOST
  • WRAITH
  • VERRADO
  • REBEL 4X4
  • PHANTOM
  • TRIUMPH
  • VIPER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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