Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V361000 Reported August 14, 2013

Unexpected unfurling of the awning

Recreation By Design · N/A · 16 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V361000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Recreation By Design
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
16
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 14, 2013

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Recreation By Design dealer and reference recall ID 13V361000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V361000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V361000?

NHTSA recall 13V361000 was issued by Recreation By Design on August 14, 2013. It addresses: Unexpected unfurling of the awning. The recall affects approximately 16 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Recreation By Design dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V361000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.