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.
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.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249024-coachmen-encounter-2014-recall-equipment · Recall date May 17, 2013 · Official notice: NHTSA #13V203000
“COACHMEN ENCOUNTER (2014) recall — Equipment.” GovInfoNow, recall dated May 17, 2013. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249024-coachmen-encounter-2014-recall-equipment. Based on NHTSA recall 13V203000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V203000).
Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 13V203000 — Forest River, Inc. COACHMEN ENCOUNTER (2014) recall — Equipment Hello, I own a COACHMEN ENCOUNTER (2014) recall — Equipment that is covered by recall 13V203000 from Forest River, Inc.. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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