Roadtrek Recall 12V395000: Equipment

NHTSA recall 12V395000 · announced August 10, 2012 · filed by Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. · 145 units affected

The problem

Roadtrek is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 Roadtrek 21PC Popular and 21VC Versatile model class "B" motorhomes built from October 1, 2010, through November 12, 2011. On some motorhomes, the rivets may fail that secure the awning brackets to the motorhome side wall, allowing the bracket and Thule awning to come off the motor home while operating the awning.

The risk

If the awning separates from the motor home, the user or people nearby may be injured.

What to do

Roadtrek will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional stainless steel rivet on each of the awning brackets, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact Roadtrek Service Department at 1-888-ROADTREK (762-3873) or 1-519-745-1169.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2011 Roadtrek 21pc
• 2012 Roadtrek 21pc
• 2010 Roadtrek 21vc
• 2011 Roadtrek 21vc
• 2012 Roadtrek 21vc

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.