NHTSA Recall 13V290000: Equipment
Farber Specialty Vehicles reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 10 vehicles. It affects 2012 Farber Specialty Ford 550 Command Center.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V290000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | July 2, 2013 |
| Owner notification | July 22, 2013 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling certain 2012 Ford 550 Command Center vehicles. Due to a design change in the Dometic-brand 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
Farber will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The recall ibegan on July 22, 2013. Owners may contact Farber at 1-800-331-3188 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V290000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Farber Specialty Ford 550 Command Center | 2012 |
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.