Hy-Line HY42IKEB, HY44; Premier FW44 and others: Equipment

Date

July 16, 2013

Filed by

HL Enterprise Inc.

Vehicles

Bridgeview BV42IKWT (2013); Georgian Bay GB39CKT (2013); Hy-Line HY42IKEB (2013); Hy-Line HY44 (2013); Premier FW44 (2013); Premier HY42 (2013)

Component

Equipment

Description of the defect

HL Enterprise Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Hyline HY42IKEB and HY44, model year 2013 Georgian Bay GB39CKT, model year 2013 Bridgeview BV42IKWT, and model year 2013 Premier FW44 and HY42 trailers. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Potentially affected

8

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.

Remedy

HL Enterprise Inc. will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with one of a different design. The recall began on August 27, 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), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

Aug. 27, 2013

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Recall number

13V311000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.