Recall 13V280 affects 11 2012-2013 Ldv Mobile Specialty Vehicle units for power-awning motor screws that shear. Repair will be free once available.
Ldv is recalling 11 2012-2013 Mobile Specialty Vehicle units because a design change in the power awning motor assembly can cause the assembly screws to shear. If the screws shear, the awning can unfurl while parked or in transit, which increases the risk of personal injury or a crash; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The power awning motor assembly on the 2012-2013 Ldv Mobile Specialty Vehicle drives the awning in and out when the operator uses the awning controls. The motor provides the turning force, and the assembly screws hold that motor to the awning hardware so the system stays secured while it moves.
On affected vehicles, a design change in the motor assembly left those screws vulnerable to shearing. When a screw shears, it breaks instead of holding the motor assembly in place. That means the awning motor hardware no longer stays secured as designed, even though the problem starts inside the assembly rather than from something visible on the outside.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not expected to hear, see, or feel a specific symptom before the motor assembly screws shear.
Who's affected?
Covers the same equipment category across the 2012 and 2013 Mobile Specialty Vehicle scope.
| 2013 Ldv Mobile Specialty Vehicle | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2012 Ldv Mobile Specialty Vehicle | Equipment |
| Units affected | 11 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the motor assembly screws shear, the awning can unfurl while parked or in transit. That creates a strike hazard near the vehicle and raises crash risk if it happens on the road. Keep the vehicle parked until the repair is complete. Repair will be free at any franchised Ldv dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2013 Ldv Mobile Specialty Vehicle is included in this recall.
- Do not drive the vehicle until the awning motor repair is complete.
- Arrange a tow if the vehicle has to be moved for repair; do not drive it there yourself.
- Contact Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 to ask about the free awning motor replacement that fixes the screw-shear risk.
- Reference recall number 13V280 when you call, and bring the owner notice if you have it.
What happens at the repair
Do not drive the vehicle until the repair is performed. At the repair visit, an Ldv technician coordinates the awning motor repair, and Dometic staff replace the affected power awning motors with motors of a different design. The source remedy says owners were notified and the recall began during July 2013. Because the current remedy status is not listed, have Ldv or the dealer confirm the repair is open before arranging service. The dealer repair will be free once available.
Timeline
| June 28, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 25, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V280?
Recall 13V280 covers 11 2012-2013 Ldv Mobile Specialty Vehicle units with power awning motor assembly screws that can shear. If the screws fail, the awning can unfurl while parked or in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.
What should I do if my 2012-2013 Ldv Mobile Specialty Vehicle is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V280. If it is, contact a franchised Ldv service location or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 to arrange the awning motor replacement. Keep the vehicle parked until the repair is complete.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 13V280, Dometic staff replace the affected awning motors with motors of a different design, and the recall repair is free for included vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an awning that unfurls unexpectedly while the vehicle is parked or moving. That creates a personal-injury risk around the vehicle and increases crash risk if it happens in transit. The repair replaces the affected awning motor assembly.
When did the recall repair start?
The recall repair began during July 2013. If your 2012-2013 Ldv Mobile Specialty Vehicle still has an open recall 13V280, contact a franchised Ldv service location or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 and reference the recall number when arranging service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V280000 |
|---|---|
| Ldv customer service | 1-888-447-0003 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V280 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V280000 |
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 →