Recall 13V198 covers 27 2013 Gulf Stream trailers with power-awning motor screws that can shear. Repair will be free once available.
Gulf Stream is recalling 27 2013 Sedona, Canyon Trail, Kingsport, and Trail Master trailers because screws in the Weatherpro and 9100 series power awning motor assembly can shear. If the screws shear, the awning can unfurl while parked or in transit and raise the risk of injury or a crash; the Gulf Stream dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The recalled equipment is the power awning system on 2013 Gulf Stream Sedona, Canyon Trail, Kingsport, and Trail Master trailers equipped with Weatherpro and 9100 series power awnings. The awning motor assembly is the powered unit that turns the awning mechanism, letting the fabric extend from the side of the trailer and retract before travel. The small mounting screws in that assembly help hold the motor in place while it works under load.
On affected trailers, a design change in the motor assembly left those screws vulnerable to shearing. When a screw shears, it breaks instead of continuing to hold the motor assembly securely. The failure happens inside the assembly, where the awning hardware hides the fasteners from normal view.
There is no warning sign before failure. Because the screws are hidden, an owner is not expected to see the problem during normal awning use before the motor assembly screws break.
Who's affected?
Covers four Gulf Stream trailer lines under the same equipment component.
| 2013 Gulf Stream Sedona | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2013 Gulf Stream Canyon Trail | Equipment |
| 2013 Gulf Stream Kingsport | Equipment |
| 2013 Gulf Stream Trail Master | Equipment |
| Units affected | 27 |
A matching 2013 Gulf Stream trailer model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An awning that unfurls unexpectedly while parked or in transit raises the risk of personal injury or a crash. If your VIN is included, schedule service soon and follow Gulf Stream's instructions before moving the vehicle. Repair will be free at any franchised Gulf Stream dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Gulf Stream Sedona, Canyon Trail, Kingsport, or Trail Master trailer is included in this recall.
- Do not drive the trailer until the power-awning motor repair is complete.
- Arrange a tow if the trailer has to be moved for service; do not drive it there yourself.
- Contact Gulf Stream at 1-574-773-7761 to confirm repair instructions for the Weatherpro or 9100 series power-awning motor replacement that prevents the awning from unfurling unexpectedly.
- Reference recall number 13V198 and Gulf Stream recall 13AW-0204 when you call.
What happens at the repair
Gulf Stream has not provided a notification schedule, so the final repair is not open yet. Do not drive the vehicle until repairs can be performed. Once the repair is available, Dometic staff will replace the affected Weatherpro and 9100 series power awning motors with motors of a different design. The dealer repair will be free once available. Ask Gulf Stream or the service desk how the vehicle should be moved if it cannot be driven safely to the repair location.
Timeline
| May 15, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V198?
Recall 13V198 covers 27 2013 Gulf Stream Sedona, Canyon Trail, Kingsport, and Trail Master trailers with certain power awnings. The awning motor assembly screws can shear, letting the awning unfurl while parked or in transit and increasing injury or crash risk.
What should I do if my 2013 Gulf Stream Sedona, Canyon Trail, Kingsport, or Trail Master is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 13V198. If it is, contact Gulf Stream at 1-574-773-7761 and reference recall 13V198. Gulf Stream said Dometic staff will replace the affected awning motors.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost. For recall 13V198, Gulf Stream said Dometic staff will replace the affected awning motors with motors of a different design.
What is the safety risk?
The awning can unfurl unexpectedly if the motor assembly screws shear. That creates an injury risk around the trailer and a crash risk if the awning opens while the vehicle is in transit. Confirm your VIN, then arrange the motor replacement through Gulf Stream.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V198000 |
|---|---|
| Gulf Stream customer service | 1-574-773-7761 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V198 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V198000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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 →