Chalet Truck Campers DS116RB, TS116, TS116FB; Takena 1860 and 2 more (2013-2014): Equipment
Recall 13V347000 · Aug 7, 2013 · Chalet RV
45
vehicles affected
45
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V347000
- Date
- Aug 7, 2013
- Maker
- Chalet RV
- Units affected
- 45
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2013-2014
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chalet RV is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 TS116FB, TS116, and DS116RB truck campers manufactured February 2013 through May 2013; and certain model year 2013-2014 Takena 1860, 1865, 2265 travel trailers manufactured February 2013 through May 2013. Due to a design change in the Dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chalet RV will notify owners, and dealers or Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with one of a different design. The recall began on May 3, 2013. Owners may contact Chalet RV at 1-541-791-4610 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 12 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Chalet Truck Campers | DS116RB | 2013-2014 |
| Chalet Truck Campers | TS116 | 2013-2014 |
| Chalet Truck Campers | TS116FB | 2013-2014 |
| Takena | 1860 | 2013-2014 |
| Takena | 1865 | 2013-2014 |
| Takena | 2265 | 2013-2014 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V347000?
6 models: Chalet Truck Campers DS116RB (2013-2014), Chalet Truck Campers TS116 (2013-2014), Chalet Truck Campers TS116FB (2013-2014) and 3 more, about 45 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V347000?
Chalet RV will notify owners, and dealers or Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with one of a different design. The recall began on May 3, 2013. Owners may contact Chalet RV at 1-541-791-4610 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.