Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling certain 2012 Ford 550 Command Center vehicles. Due to a design change in the Dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
Farber Specialty Vehicles – Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning
| Report Received Date | 07/02/2013 |
| NHTSA ID | 13V290000 |
| 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 | Farber will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The recall ibegan on July 22, 2013. Owners may contact Farber at 1-800-331-3188 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 10 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V290000) |
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