| NHTSA Recall # | 97198 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 13V280000 |
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| Manufacturer | LDV, Inc. |
| Supplier | LDV |
| Brand | LDV |
| Model | MOBILE SPECIALTY VEHICLE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date of notification | 25/07/13 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 07/08/26 |
| End date of manufacturing | 07/08/26 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | ODI |
| Report received | 28/06/13 |
| Report created | 03/07/13 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 11 |
| Defect summary | Ldv, inc. Is recalling certain 2012-2013 mobile specialty vehicles. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear. |
| Consequence summary | 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 | Ldv, inc. Will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The recall began during july 2013. Owners may contact dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153). |