Creek Side, Timber Ridge, Wind River 2013–2014 Equipment recall

Recalled August 8, 2013 · NHTSA recall 13V357000 · Creek Side

Hazard

If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Outdoor RV began notifying owners on August 26, 2013 and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. Owners may contact Outdoor RV at 1-541-624-5500 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Units

204 units

Description

Outdoors RV Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Creek Side trailers manufactured February 27, 2013, through March 11, 2013; model year 2013-2014 Timber Ridge trailers manufactured April 5, 2013, through May 1, 2013; and model year 2013 Wind River trailers manufactured April 3, 2013, through April 19, 2013; and model year 2014 Black Stone trailers manufactured April 24, 2013, through April 25, 2013. Due to a design change in the Dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

What to do

Product

Creek Side 18CK · Creek Side 20FQ · Creek Side 22RB · Creek Side 23BHS · Creek Side 23RKS · Creek Side 240RKS · Creek Side 240RKSW · Creek Side 250FLS · Creek Side 250RDS · Creek Side 250RDSW · Creek Side 250RLSW · Creek Side 26BKS · Creek Side 26RLS · Creek Side 270DBHS · Creek Side 270DSRL · Creek Side 280RKS · Creek Side 280RKSB

Manufacturer(s)

Outdoors RV Manufacturing

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →