2011 Thomas Built Chsu/Mickey | 2013 Freightliner Xcr | 2000 Thomas Built Fe | 2013 International Terrastar — Equipment
Published July 17, 2013 · Recall initiated: July 10, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V306000, published July 17, 2013 and initiated July 10, 2013. Recalling firm: Matthews Specialty Vehicles; 2011 Thomas Built Chsu/Mickey | 2013 Freightliner Xcr | 2000 Thomas Built Fe | 2013 International Terrastar — Equipment.
What's the hazard
Matthews Specialty Vehicles is recalling one model year 2013 Freightliner XCR bus manufactured June 27, 2013; and one model year 2000 Thomas Built FE bus manufactured April 15, 2013; and model year 2013 International TerraStar buses manufactured June 12, 2013; and one model year 2011 Thomas Built CHSU/Mickey bus manufactured April 24, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
What to do
Matthews Specialty Vehicles will notify the owner and Dometic staff will replace the affected motor with one of a different design. The recall began on August 13, 2013. Owners may contact Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
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Recall details
- Brand
- THOMAS BUILT
- Model
- CHSU/MICKEY
- Manufacturer
- Matthews Specialty Vehicles
- Lot
- 2011 THOMAS BUILT CHSU/MICKEY | 2013 FREIGHTLINER XCR | 2000 THOMAS BUILT FE | 2013 INTERNATIONAL TERRASTAR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Thomas Built Chsu/Mickey | 2013 Freightliner Xcr | 2000 Thomas Built Fe | 2013 International Terrastar — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V306000 on July 17, 2013. Reported hazard: Matthews Specialty Vehicles is recalling one model year 2013 Freightliner XCR bus manufactured June 27, 2013; and one model year 2000 Thomas Built FE bus manufactured April 15, 2013; and model year 2013 International TerraStar buses manufactured June 12, 2013; and one model year 2011 Thomas Built CHSU/Mickey bus manufactured April 24, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
What should I do if I have this product?
Matthews Specialty Vehicles will notify the owner and Dometic staff will replace the affected motor with one of a different design. The recall began on August 13, 2013. Owners may contact Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: THOMAS BUILT. Model: CHSU/MICKEY.