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NHTSA Recall 13V350000: Equipment

OBS, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Obs Adventure III.

4
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2013
owners notified (September 4)
NHTSA campaign13V350000
ComponentEQUIPMENT
Report receivedAugust 8, 2013
Owner notificationSeptember 4, 2013
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

OBS Inc. (OBS) is recalling one model year 2013 Adventure III and one Royal RTBGN vehicle; one 2014 Concept bus; and one 2009 Adventure III vehicle. 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

OBS will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The recall began on June 26, 2013. Owners may contact OBS at 1-800-362-9592 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 13V350000

Make and modelModel years
Obs Adventure III2009, 2013
Obs Concept2014
Royal Rtbgn2013

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.