Recall 13V281 covers 4 2013 La Boit Mobile Services vehicles with awning motor screws that can shear. Free repair once La Boit opens it.
La Boit is recalling 4 2013 Mobile Services vehicles under recall 13V281 because a design change in the power awning motor assembly can shear the assembly screws. If those screws fail, the awning can unfurl while parked or in transit, increasing 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 2013 La Boit Mobile Services vehicle is the drive unit that extends and retracts the exterior awning. Its screws hold the motor in position so the awning mechanism moves under controlled power instead of shifting at the mount. The motor depends on those fasteners staying tight and intact.
On affected vehicles, a design change in the power awning motor assembly left the mounting screws vulnerable to shearing. When a screw shears, the metal fastener breaks instead of holding the motor firmly. That loss of support can let the awning motor move out of its intended position and leave the awning system unsecured.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner would not be expected to know that the screws have started to fail until the awning motor or awning hardware no longer sits or operates normally.
Who's affected?
| 2013 La Boit Mobile Services | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 4 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
Sheared motor assembly screws can let the awning unfurl unexpectedly while parked or in transit. That creates a personal injury risk around the awning and increases crash risk if it opens on the road. Until repairs are performed, keep the awning secured and ask La Boit how to move the vehicle safely. Repair will be free at any franchised La Boit dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 La Boit Mobile Services is included in this recall.
- Do not drive the vehicle until the power-awning motor repair is complete.
- Arrange a tow if the vehicle has to be moved; do not drive it to a repair appointment.
- Contact La Boit at 1-800-776-9984 to ask when the free Dometic power-awning motor replacement is available for recall number 13V281.
- Keep the recall notice with your vehicle records; it identifies the awning-motor screws that can shear and let the awning unfurl.
What happens at the repair
La Boit has not provided a notification schedule yet, so the final repair is not open for scheduling. Do not drive the vehicle until repairs can be performed. Once the repair opens, Dometic staff will replace the affected power awning motors with motors of a different design. The recall repair will be free once available. Keep any notice from La Boit with your vehicle paperwork and ask La Boit or Dometic how the repair visit will be handled when scheduling begins.
Timeline
| April 24, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| June 27, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V281?
Recall 13V281 covers 4 2013 La Boit Mobile Services vehicles with power awning motor assembly screws that can shear. If the screws shear, the awning can unfurl unexpectedly while parked or in transit, increasing injury or crash risk.
What should I do if my 2013 La Boit Mobile Services is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V281. If it is, keep the vehicle parked until repairs are performed, then contact La Boit at 1-800-776-9984 to arrange the awning motor replacement.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost to owners. For recall 13V281, La Boit will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected awning motors with motors of a different design.
Is it safe to drive before the awning repair is complete?
No. La Boit's remedy instructions tell owners to keep the vehicle parked until repairs are performed. The concern is that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly while the vehicle is at rest or in transit, increasing injury or crash risk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V281000 |
|---|---|
| La Boit customer service | 1-800-776-9984 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V281 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V281000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (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 →