Recall 13V286 covers 1 2013 Renegade KIT28TA trailer with awning motor screws that can shear. Dometic replaces the motor for free.
Renegade is recalling 1 2013 KIT28TA trailer because a design change in the power awning motor assembly means the motor assembly screws can shear. If the screws shear, the awning can unfurl while parked or in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash; the Renegade dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The power awning motor assembly on the 2013 Renegade KIT28TA trailer drives the awning in and out. The motor turns the awning mechanism, and the mounting screws hold that motor assembly in place while it works under load.
On the recalled trailer, a design change in the power awning motor assembly left the screws vulnerable to shearing. When the screws shear, the motor assembly loses the secure attachment it needs to operate the awning as designed. That turns a normal powered awning movement into a mechanical failure at the motor mounting point.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is inside the motor assembly fasteners, so an owner can miss it until the awning motor loses its secure mounting.
Who's affected?
| 2013 Renegade KIT28TA | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An awning motor assembly with sheared screws can let the awning unfurl while parked or moving, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash. Check that the awning is secured before moving the vehicle and arrange the recall repair with the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Renegade dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Renegade KIT28TA is included in this recall.
- Do not drive the trailer until the awning-motor repair is complete.
- Arrange a tow or mobile service if the trailer has to be moved; do not take it on the road yourself.
- Contact Renegade or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 to schedule the awning-motor replacement that fixes the shearing screws and prevents the awning from unfurling.
- Reference recall number 13V286 when you call, and bring the recall notice if Renegade mailed one.
What happens at the repair
For the 2013 Renegade KIT28TA trailer, the known repair is replacement of the affected power awning motor with a different design. Renegade notified the owner, and Dometic staff perform the motor replacement. Do not drive the vehicle until the repair is complete. Because the current remedy status is not listed as available in this record, treat the final repair as free once available and confirm the service path before moving the trailer.
Timeline
| July 1, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| July 2, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V286?
Recall 13V286 covers 1 2013 Renegade KIT28TA trailer with a power awning motor assembly defect. The motor assembly screws can shear, allowing the awning to unfurl while parked or in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.
What should I do if my 2013 Renegade KIT28TA is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 13V286. If it is, keep the trailer off the road until the repair is completed, then contact Renegade or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for the awning motor replacement instructions.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 13V286, Dometic staff replace the affected awning motor with a different design, and the owner notification process began in July 2013.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an awning that unfurls unexpectedly. If the motor assembly screws shear, the awning can open while the trailer is parked or moving, creating an injury risk and increasing crash risk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V286000 |
|---|---|
| Renegade customer service | 1-888-447-0003 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V286 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V286000 |
Source documents
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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 →