Obs / Royal recall: Equipment
What is wrong
OBS Inc. (OBS) is recalling one model year 2013 Adventure III and one Royal RTBGN vehicle; one 2014 Concept bus; and one 2009 Adventure III vehicle. Due to a design change in the Dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
What could 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
OBS will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The recall began on June 26, 2013. Owners may contact OBS at 1-800-362-9592 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
- Obs Adventure Iii 2009, 2013
- Obs Concept 2014
- Royal Rtbgn 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V350000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Obs, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 8, 2013
- Owners notified
- Sep 4, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Apr 12, 2013 to Apr 12, 2013
- Part
- Equipment
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.