Vehicle recall 13V361000 · August 14, 2013
Monte Carlo 35 SC FW, North American 36 SC and 11 more models
If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the Dometic-brand awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Recreation by Design is recalling certain model year 2013 Monte Carlo 35 SC FW, 37 PM, 37 SC, 40 SC FW, 43 SC FW, 44 PM, 44 SC, 44 SC FW, and 52 SC FW travel trailers; North American 36 SC, and 44 PM travel trailers; and Royal Travel 39 SC, and 42 SC travel trailers. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the Dometic-brand awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.
- Consequence
- If motor damage has occurred, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the trailer is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Recreation by Design will notify owners, and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on September 9, 2013. Owners may contact Recreation by Design at 1-800-999-1902 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
- 13V361000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 14, 2013
- Filed by
- Recreation By Design
- Owner notification
- September 9, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 16
- 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.
- Monte Carlo 35 SC FW (2013): 2013
- Monte Carlo 37 PM (2013): 2013
- Monte Carlo 37 SC (2013): 2013
- Monte Carlo 40 SC FW (2013): 2013
- Monte Carlo 43 SC FW (2013): 2013
- Monte Carlo 44 PM (2013): 2013
- Monte Carlo 44 SC (2013): 2013
- Monte Carlo 44 SC FW (2013): 2013
- Monte Carlo 52 SC FW (2013): 2013
- North American 36 SC (2013): 2013
- North American 44 PM (2013): 2013
- Royal Travel 39 SC (2013): 2013
- Royal Travel 42 SC (2013): 2013
Has your Monte Carlo been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Monte Carlo dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.