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Vehicle recall 13V363000 · August 15, 2013

Bison Coach Stratus, Stratus Express 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
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 Bison Coach Stratus, Stratus Express, Stratus Lite, Trail Express, Trail Hand, and Traveler recreational trailers manufactured February 20, 2013, through May 7, 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
Navistar will notify owners, and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with one of a different design. The recall began on September 16, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590 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
13V363000
Reported to NHTSA
August 15, 2013
Filed by
Navistar, Inc.
Owner notification
September 16, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected
125
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Equipment
Recall 13V363000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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