Recall 13V285 covers 36 2013-2014 Augusta Flex trailers because awning motor screws can shear. Repair will be free through Augusta once available.
Augusta is recalling 36 2013-2014 Flex recreational trailers because screws in the power awning motor assembly can shear. If the awning unfurls while parked or in transit, it increases the risk of personal injury or a crash; the dealer repair will be free once Augusta makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The power awning motor assembly on 2013-2014 Augusta Flex recreational trailers is the electric drive that moves the awning in and out. It turns the awning mechanism so the fabric shade extends at the campsite and retracts against the trailer for travel. The screws in that assembly are part of what keeps the motor secured while it works.
On affected Flex trailers, a design change in the power awning motor assembly left the screws vulnerable to shearing. A sheared screw is a screw that breaks across its shaft instead of staying clamped in place. Once that happens, the motor assembly loses the secure attachment it needs, and the awning hardware no longer has the same support during use or travel.
There is no warning sign before failure. The shearing happens inside the awning motor assembly, so an owner has no clear symptom to rely on before the screws break.
Who's affected?
Both Flex model years list the same equipment component.
| 2014 Augusta Flex | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2013 Augusta Flex | Equipment |
| Units affected | 36 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific RV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the motor assembly screws shear, the awning can unfurl unexpectedly while parked or in transit. That raises the risk of personal injury or a crash. There is no listed warning sign before the awning opens, so avoid unnecessary trips until the repair is arranged. Repair will be free at any franchised Augusta dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2014 Augusta Flex is included in this recall.
- Do not drive the trailer until the power-awning motor repair is complete.
- Arrange a tow if the trailer must be moved for service; do not drive it there yourself.
- Contact Augusta customer service at 1-574-848-0200 for repair instructions, and reference recall number 13V285 when you call.
- Ask Augusta about the free power-awning motor replacement that stops the awning from unfurling unexpectedly.
What happens at the repair
Augusta's owner notice was scheduled for August 2013. Until repairs are performed, do not drive the trailer. The repair path is replacement of the power awning motors that can shear their mounting screws. Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The final recall repair will be free once available, and parts and labor are covered under recall 13V285. If the trailer has to move before repair, ask Augusta for handling instructions before towing or driving it.
Timeline
| July 1, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 28, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V285?
Recall 13V285 covers 36 2013-2014 Augusta Flex recreational trailers with power awning motor assembly screws that can shear. If the screws shear, the awning can unfurl unexpectedly while parked or in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.
What should I do if my 2013-2014 Augusta Flex is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 13V285. If it is, contact Augusta at 1-574-848-0200 and ask how to arrange the Dometic motor replacement. Augusta's remedy instructions say to keep the trailer off the road until repairs are performed.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 13V285, Dometic staff will replace the affected power awning motors with motors of a different design.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is an awning that unfurls unexpectedly while the trailer is parked or moving. That can injure someone near the trailer or create a road hazard while in transit, increasing the risk of a crash. The fix is the Dometic motor replacement.
What warning signs should I watch for?
The source filing does not list a warning sign before the awning motor assembly screws shear. Treat any unusual awning movement, loose hardware, or trouble securing the awning as a reason to stop using the trailer and call Augusta about recall 13V285.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V285000 |
|---|---|
| Augusta customer service | 1-574-848-0200 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V285 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V285000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (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 →