NHTSA Recall 13V281000: Equipment
La Boit Specialty Vehicles Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 2013 La Boit Mobile Services.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V281000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | June 27, 2013 |
| Owner notification | April 24, 2013 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
La Boit Specialty Vehicles Inc. (La Boit) is recalling certain model year 2013 Mobile Services vehicles. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
Safety risk
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
La Boit will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. A notification schedule has not yet been provided. Owners may contact La Boit at 1-800-776-9984 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V281000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| La Boit Mobile Services | 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.