Vehicle recall 13V347000 · August 7, 2013
Takena 1860, Takena 1865 and 4 more models
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
- Chalet RV is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 TS116FB, TS116, and DS116RB truck campers manufactured February 2013 through May 2013; and certain model year 2013-2014 Takena 1860, 1865, 2265 travel trailers manufactured February 2013 through May 2013. 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
- Chalet RV will notify owners, and dealers or Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with one of a different design. The recall began on May 3, 2013. Owners may contact Chalet RV at 1-541-791-4610 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
- 13V347000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 7, 2013
- Filed by
- Chalet RV
- Owner notification
- May 3, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 45
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chalet Truck Campers DS116RB (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- Chalet Truck Campers TS116 (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- Chalet Truck Campers TS116FB (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- Takena 1860 (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- Takena 1865 (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- Takena 2265 (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
Has your Chalet Truck Campers been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Chalet Truck Campers dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.