Recall 13V321 covers 2 2003, 2007 Bloomer Horse Trailer trailers for awning motor screws that shear. Repair is free through Dometic.
Bloomer is recalling 2 2003, 2007 Horse Trailer units because a power awning motor design change can let the motor assembly screws shear. If the screws shear, the awning can unfurl while parked or in transit, raising the risk of personal injury or a crash, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The power awning motor assembly on the 2003, 2007 Bloomer Horse Trailer is the powered unit that moves the awning in and out. Its screws hold the motor assembly in place while the awning loads the mechanism during opening, closing, and travel. Those fasteners have to stay secure for the awning hardware to remain controlled.
On the affected trailers, a design change in the motor assembly leaves the screws vulnerable to shearing. Shearing means a screw breaks across its shaft instead of staying intact. When that happens, the motor assembly is no longer held the way it was designed to be held, and the awning hardware loses part of its support.
There is no warning sign before failure. The screw break happens inside the assembly, so an owner is not given a reliable noise, light, or visible symptom before the awning motor assembly fasteners fail.
Who's affected?
The recall list is split across the 2003 and 2007 model years, both tied to the equipment component.
| 2007 Bloomer Horse Trailer | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2003 Elite Horse Trailer | Equipment |
| Units affected | 2 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
The awning can unfurl unexpectedly while the vehicle is parked or moving, raising the risk of personal injury or a crash. Keep the trailer parked until the awning motor repair is complete, and ask the dealer how to handle transport. Repair will be free at any franchised Bloomer dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2003 or 2007 Bloomer Horse Trailer is included in this recall.
- Do not drive the trailer until the power-awning motor repair is complete.
- Arrange a tow if the trailer has to be moved for repair; do not drive it there yourself.
- Contact Bloomer customer service or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 to arrange the free power-awning motor replacement that prevents the awning from unfurling unexpectedly.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 13V321 when you call.
What happens at the repair
Do not drive the trailer until the repair is performed. The known repair is for Dometic staff to replace the affected power awning motor with a motor of a different design. That repair addresses motor assembly screws that can shear after the design change. The dealer repair will be free once available. Contact the service desk with recall 13V321 so they can confirm the repair path and coordinate the Dometic replacement work.
Timeline
| April 19, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| July 23, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V321?
Recall 13V321 covers 2 Bloomer Horse Trailer vehicles with a power awning motor assembly defect. Screws in the motor assembly can shear, letting the awning unfurl while parked or in transit, which increases the risk of personal injury or a crash. Dometic staff will replace the affected motors.
What should I do if my 2003, 2007 Bloomer Horse Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 13V321. If it is, contact Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 and ask how to get the affected awning motor replaced. Reference recall number 13V321 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy to be performed at no cost to the owner. For recall 13V321, Dometic staff will replace the affected power awning motors with motors of a different design.
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 while it is in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash. Confirm the VIN before arranging movement or repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V321000 |
|---|---|
| Bloomer customer service | 1-888-447-0003 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V321 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V321000 |
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 →