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Vehicle recall 13V285000 · July 1, 2013

2013-2014 Augusta Flex

Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Augusta RV, LLC is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 FLEX recreational trailers manufactured February 13, 2013, through April 9, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
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.
Remedy
Augusta RV will notify owners during August 2013 and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. Owners may contact Augusta RV at 1-574-848-0200 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
13V285000
Reported to NHTSA
July 1, 2013
Filed by
Augusta RV, LLC
Manufacturer campaign
13E-019
Owner notification
August 28, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected
36
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Equipment
Recall 13V285000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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