ATC QUEST 2013: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V376000

Make Model Year
ATC QUEST 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-09-06 2013-08-20 2013-08-26

Production Dates: 2013-02-26 - 2013-04-10

Manufacturers Involved: Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC)

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Aluminum Trailer Company "ATC" is recalling certain model year 2013 Quest trailers manufactured February 26, 2013, through April 10, 2013. Due to a design change in the Dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Consequence

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

ATC will notify owners, and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with one of a different design. The recall began on September 6, 2013. Owners may contact ATC at 1-574-773-8360 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.