Recall 13V-361: 2013 Monte Carlo 35 SC FW, 2013 Monte Carlo 37 PM and 11 more
Recreation By Design recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Aug 14, 2013, covering about 16 vehicles.
The problem
Recreation by Design is recalling certain model year 2013 Monte Carlo 35 SC FW, 37 PM, 37 SC, 40 SC FW, 43 SC FW, 44 PM, 44 SC, 44 SC FW, and 52 SC FW travel trailers; North American 36 SC, and 44 PM travel trailers; and Royal Travel 39 SC, and 42 SC travel trailers. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the Dometic-brand awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.
The risk
If motor damage has occurred, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the trailer is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
The fix
Recreation by Design will notify owners, and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on September 9, 2013. Owners may contact Recreation by Design at 1-800-999-1902 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Recreation By Design |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 13V361000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Monte Carlo 35 SC FW | 2013 | All years |
| Monte Carlo 37 PM | 2013 | All years |
| Monte Carlo 37 SC | 2013 | All years |
| Monte Carlo 40 SC FW | 2013 | All years |
| Monte Carlo 43 SC FW | 2013 | All years |
| Monte Carlo 44 PM | 2013 | All years |
| Monte Carlo 44 SC | 2013 | All years |
| Monte Carlo 44 SC FW | 2013 | All years |
| Monte Carlo 52 SC FW | 2013 | All years |
| North American 36 SC | 2013 | All years |
| North American 44 PM | 2013 | All years |
| Royal Travel 39 SC | 2013 | All years |
| Royal Travel 42 SC | 2013 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V-361?
Recreation by Design is recalling certain model year 2013 Monte Carlo 35 SC FW, 37 PM, 37 SC, 40 SC FW, 43 SC FW, 44 PM, 44 SC, 44 SC FW, and 52 SC FW travel trailers; North American 36 SC, and 44 PM travel trailers; and Royal Travel 39 SC, and 42 SC travel trailers. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the Dometic-brand awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.
How is recall 13V-361 fixed?
Recreation by Design will notify owners, and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on September 9, 2013. Owners may contact Recreation by Design at 1-800-999-1902 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.