NHTSA Recall 13V361000: Equipment
Recreation By Design reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 16 vehicles. It affects 13 models including the Monte Carlo 35 SC FW.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V361000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | August 14, 2013 |
| Owner notification | September 9, 2013 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Recreation by Design is recalling certain model year 2013 Monte Carlo 35 SC FW, 37 PM, 37 SC, 40 SC FW, 43 SC FW, 44 PM, 44 SC, 44 SC FW, and 52 SC FW travel trailers; North American 36 SC, and 44 PM travel trailers; and Royal Travel 39 SC, and 42 SC travel trailers. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the Dometic-brand awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.
Safety risk
If motor damage has occurred, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the trailer is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Recreation by Design will notify owners, and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on September 9, 2013. Owners may contact Recreation by Design at 1-800-999-1902 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 13V361000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Monte Carlo 35 SC FW | 2013 |
| Monte Carlo 37 PM | 2013 |
| Monte Carlo 37 SC | 2013 |
| Monte Carlo 40 SC FW | 2013 |
| Monte Carlo 43 SC FW | 2013 |
| Monte Carlo 44 PM | 2013 |
| Monte Carlo 44 SC | 2013 |
| Monte Carlo 44 SC FW | 2013 |
| Monte Carlo 52 SC FW | 2013 |
| North American 36 SC | 2013 |
| North American 44 PM | 2013 |
| Royal Travel 39 SC | 2013 |
| Royal Travel 42 SC | 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.