NHTSA Recall 13V348000: Equipment
Intech Trailers, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 2013 Intech Custom Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V348000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | August 7, 2013 |
| Owner notification | May 3, 2013 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Intech Trailers (Intech)is recalling certain model year 2013 custom trailers manufactured March 2013 through April 2013. 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
Intech will notify owners and Intech or Dometic will replace the affected motors with one of a different design, free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2013. Owners may contact Intech Trailers at 1-574-773-9536 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 13V348000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Intech Custom Trailer | 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.