Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V363000 Reported August 15, 2013

Unexpected unfurling of the awning

International Motors, Llc · N/A · 125 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V363000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
International Motors, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
125
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 15, 2013

Defect Summary

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 bison coach stratus, stratus express, stratus lite, trail express, trail hand, and traveler recreational trailers manufactured february 20, 2013, through may 7, 2013. due to a design change in the dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

Navistar will notify owners, and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with one of a different design. the recall began on september 16, 2013. owners may contact navistar at 1-331-332-1590 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 International Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 13V363000 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 13V363000

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

What is recall 13V363000?

NHTSA recall 13V363000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on August 15, 2013. It addresses: Unexpected unfurling of the awning. The recall affects approximately 125 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V363000 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.