Recall 13V290000: Farber Specialty Vehicles

Report received

Jul 2, 2013

Manufacturer

Farber Specialty Vehicles

Potentially affected

10vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling certain 2012 Ford 550 Command Center vehicles. Due to a design change in the Dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Possible consequence

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

Farber will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The recall ibegan on July 22, 2013. Owners may contact Farber at 1-800-331-3188 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.