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Campaign 13V189 Posted May 10, 2013 196 units

2013-2014 Fleetwood RV Recall 13V189: Awning Motor Screws

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 13V189 covers 196 2013-2014 Fleetwood RVs with power-awning screws that can shear, letting the awning unfurl unexpectedly. Repair is free.

Fleetwood is recalling 196 2013-2014 recreational vehicles, including Storm, Discovery, Bounder, and Tioga Ranger models, because screws in the Weatherpro and 9100 series power awning motor assembly can shear. If that happens, the awning can unfurl while parked or in transit, raising the risk of personal injury or a crash; the Fleetwood dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The power awning on these 2013-2014 Fleetwood recreational vehicles is an exterior shade assembly that extends and retracts from the side of the coach. Weatherpro and 9100 series power awnings use a motor assembly to move the awning without hand cranking. Screws in that assembly hold the motor in place so the roller and arms move as designed.

On the recalled vehicles, a design change in the power awning motor assembly left the motor assembly screws vulnerable to shearing. When a screw shears, it breaks instead of holding the motor assembly under load. The owner does not have to misuse the awning for the failure to happen, and the break can leave the awning mechanism unsecured or unable to operate correctly.

There is no warning sign before failure. Check the awning only from a safe position, and tell the Fleetwood dealer the recall involves the Weatherpro or 9100 series power awning motor assembly screws.

Who's affected?

The scope spans Fleetwood motorhome lines from 2013 and 2014, and every included model is tied to the same equipment category.

2014 Fleetwood Storm Equipment
2014 Fleetwood Searcher Commercial Equipment
2013 Fleetwood Providence Equipment
2014 Fleetwood Montara Commercial Equipment
2013 Fleetwood Jamboree Sport Diesel Equipment
Units affected196

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific motorhome.

What's the safety risk?

If the awning motor assembly screws shear, the awning can unfurl while the RV is parked or moving. That creates a personal injury risk around the coach and raises the chance of a crash in traffic. If Fleetwood or the dealer tells you to keep the RV parked, arrange service without driving it. Repair will be free at any franchised Fleetwood dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2014 Fleetwood RV is included in this recall.
  2. Do not drive the vehicle until the power-awning motor repair is complete.
  3. Arrange a tow if the vehicle has to be moved for service; do not drive it there yourself.
  4. Contact Fleetwood Owner Relations or a Fleetwood service center to schedule the free power-awning motor replacement that prevents the awning from unfurling unexpectedly.
  5. Bring the recall notice if Fleetwood mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V189 when you call.

What happens at the repair

Fleetwood's remedy is a motor replacement for the affected Weatherpro and 9100 series power awnings. At the service appointment, Dometic staff replace the affected awning motors with motors of a different design. Do not drive the vehicle until that repair is complete. The dealer repair will be free once available. Fleetwood began owner notification during June 2013, and owners were told to contact Fleetwood Owner Relations or Dometic for repair details.

Timeline

May 10, 2013 NHTSA published the recall
July 17, 2013 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V189?

Recall 13V189 covers 196 2013-2014 Fleetwood recreational vehicles equipped with Weatherpro and 9100 series power awnings. The power-awning motor assembly screws can shear, letting the awning unfurl while parked or in transit and increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

What should I do if my 2013-2014 Fleetwood RV is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific Fleetwood RV is included in recall 13V189. If it is, keep the RV parked until the awning motor repair is completed, then work with Fleetwood or a franchised service location to arrange the free replacement.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 13V189, Fleetwood said Dometic staff would replace the affected awning motors with motors of a different design.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is an awning that unfurls without warning while the RV is parked or moving. If the motor assembly screws shear, the awning can open unexpectedly and create an injury risk or a crash risk during travel.

Who should I call about the Fleetwood awning recall?

Call Fleetwood Owner Relations at 1-800-509-3418 and reference recall 13V189. Fleetwood can confirm the repair path for your RV and explain how the Dometic motor replacement is handled for the affected Weatherpro and 9100 series power awnings.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V189000
Fleetwood customer service1-800-509-3418
NHTSA recall #13V189
NHTSA recall # (full)13V189000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →