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Vehicle recall 13V290000 · July 2, 2013

2012 Ford 550 Command Center

Due to a design change in the Dometic-brand 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
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.
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
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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
13V290000
Reported to NHTSA
July 2, 2013
Filed by
Farber Specialty Vehicles
Owner notification
July 22, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected
10
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Equipment
Recall 13V290000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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