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Campaign 13V311 Posted July 16, 2013 8 units

2013 Hy-Line Trailer Recall 13V311: Awning Screw Defect

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 13V311 covers 8 2013 Hy-Line HY44, HY42IKEB and related trailers for awning motor screws that shear. Repair is free through Dometic.

Hy-Line is recalling 8 2013 trailers, including HY44, HY42IKEB, BV42IKWT, GB39CKT, FW44, and HY42, because power awning motor assembly screws can shear. If those screws shear, the awning can unfurl while parked or in transit, raising injury or crash risk; the Hy-Line dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The power awning motor assembly on these 2013 Hy-Line HY44, HY42IKEB, BV42IKWT, GB39CKT, FW44, and HY42 trailers is the powered unit that moves the awning in and out. It turns the awning roller so the fabric extends for shade and retracts against the trailer for travel. The mounting screws keep that motor assembly attached and aligned while the awning moves.

In this recall, a design change in the power awning motor assembly left those screws vulnerable to shearing. When a screw shears, it breaks across its shaft instead of holding the motor assembly in place. That loss of attachment lets the motor assembly shift or separate from the awning hardware.

There is no warning sign before failure. An owner would not be expected to hear or feel the screw begin to shear before the motor assembly loses its proper hold.

Who's affected?

Covers 6 model names across 4 trailer lines, all tied to the same equipment component.

2013 Hy-Line HY44 Equipment
2013 Hy-Line HY42IKEB Equipment
2013 Bridgeview BV42IKWT Equipment
2013 Georgian Bay GB39CKT Equipment
2013 Premier FW44 Equipment
Units affected8

A matching 2013 model name does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.

What's the safety risk?

An awning that unfurls unexpectedly can strike people nearby or distract traffic. That raises the risk of personal injury or a crash. Before driving, make sure the awning is fully secured and schedule the recall repair. Repair will be free at any franchised Hy-Line dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Hy-Line HY44, HY42IKEB, BV42IKWT, GB39CKT, FW44, or HY42 trailer is included in this recall.
  2. Do not drive the trailer until the power-awning motor repair is complete.
  3. Arrange a tow if the trailer has to be moved for service; do not drive it there yourself.
  4. Contact a franchised Hy-Line dealer to ask about the free power-awning motor replacement that prevents the awning from unfurling unexpectedly.
  5. Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 13V311 when you call.
  6. Call Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 with repair questions.

What happens at the repair

Do not drive the trailer until the repair is complete. At the service visit, Dometic staff replace the affected power awning motors with motors of a different design. The issue involves motor assembly screws that can shear, so the repair focuses on replacing the motor assembly rather than asking the owner to monitor the awning. The dealer repair will be free once available. The recall began on August 27, 2013, and owners can contact Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for repair details.

Timeline

July 16, 2013 NHTSA published the recall
August 27, 2013 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V311?

Recall 13V311 covers 8 2013 Hy-Line HY44, HY42IKEB, BV42IKWT, GB39CKT, FW44, and HY42 trailers with power awning motor screws that can shear. If the screws shear, the awning can unfurl while parked or in transit, increasing injury or crash risk.

What should I do if my 2013 Hy-Line HY44, HY42IKEB, BV42IKWT, GB39CKT, FW44, or HY42 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 13V311. If it is, keep the trailer off the road until the power awning motor repair is complete. Contact Hy-Line or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 and reference recall 13V311 when arranging service.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost. For recall 13V311, Dometic staff replace the affected power awning motors with motors of a different design, and parts and labor are covered for included trailers.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is an awning that unfurls unexpectedly while the trailer is parked or moving. That can injure someone near the trailer or increase crash risk during travel. The repair replaces the affected awning motor design that allows the screws to shear.

When did the recall repair start?

The recall repair began on August 27, 2013. Owners of included trailers were notified, and Dometic staff were assigned to replace the affected power awning motors. If you bought the trailer used, check your VIN because the recall follows the trailer, not the first owner.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V311000
Hy-Line customer service1-888-447-0003
NHTSA recall #13V311
NHTSA recall # (full)13V311000

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 →