Recall 13V361 covers 16 2013 Monte Carlo and related travel trailers for Dometic awning motor damage. The recall repair is free.
Monte Carlo is recalling 16 2013 travel trailers, including the 44 Sc and 44 Sc Fw, under recall 13V361 because the Dometic-brand awning motor can be damaged during installation. If the motor is damaged, the awning can unfurl while parked or in transit, raising the risk of personal injury or a crash; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Dometic-brand awning motor on these 2013 Monte Carlo travel trailers is the electric drive that moves the exterior awning in and out. Instead of the owner pulling the awning by hand, the motor supplies the turning force that rolls the fabric onto its tube and holds the assembly in the position selected by the control.
The recall centers on the way that motor was installed. If the awning installation sequence was not completed in the correct order, the motor can be damaged during installation without the owner knowing it. A damaged motor can keep the awning from extending or retracting as intended, or leave the awning stuck until the dealer corrects the issue.
There is no warning sign before failure. The filing does not describe a noise, light, or visible symptom that reliably tells an owner the awning motor was damaged during installation.
Who's affected?
Covers multiple 2013 model variants, all under the Equipment component.
| 2013 Monte Carlo 44 Sc | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2013 Monte Carlo 44 Sc Fw | Equipment |
| 2013 Royal Travel 39 Sc | Equipment |
| 2013 Monte Carlo 35 Sc Fw | Equipment |
| 2013 Monte Carlo 37 Sc | Equipment |
| 2013 Monte Carlo 43 Sc Fw | Equipment |
| 2013 Royal Travel 42 Sc | Equipment |
| 2013 Monte Carlo 37 Pm | Equipment |
| 2013 Monte Carlo 40 Sc Fw | Equipment |
| 2013 Monte Carlo 44 Pm | Equipment |
| 2013 Monte Carlo 52 Sc Fw | Equipment |
| 2013 North American 36 Sc | Equipment |
| 2013 North American 44 Pm | Equipment |
| Units affected | 16 |
A matching 2013 Monte Carlo model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the awning motor is damaged, the awning can unfurl unexpectedly while parked or in transit. That creates a personal injury risk and raises the chance of a crash if it opens on the road. Keep the awning secured and arrange repair before travel. Repair will be free at any franchised Monte Carlo dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Monte Carlo travel trailer is included in this recall.
- Do not drive the trailer until the Dometic awning motor repair is complete.
- Arrange a tow if the trailer has to be moved for service; do not drive it there yourself.
- Contact Monte Carlo customer service at 1-800-999-1902 for repair instructions and ask where the free Dometic awning motor replacement will be performed.
- Reference recall number 13V361 when you call, and bring the recall notice if you received one.
What happens at the repair
Do not drive the travel trailer until the awning motor repair is completed. The source repair says Dometic staff replace the affected awning motors with motors designed to avoid the installation-sequence error that damaged the original units. Because the remedy status is not listed as available in this record, treat the final repair as something to confirm before moving the trailer. Once the repair is available for your VIN, the recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered.
Timeline
| August 14, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 9, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V361?
Recall 13V361 covers 16 2013 Monte Carlo, North American, and Royal Travel trailers with Dometic awning motors that can be damaged during installation. If the motor is damaged, the awning can unfurl while parked or in transit, increasing injury or crash risk.
What should I do if my 2013 Monte Carlo trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 13V361. If it is, keep the trailer off the road until the repair is complete, then arrange the motor replacement through Recreation by Design or Dometic. Reference recall number 13V361 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 13V361, Dometic staff replace the affected awning motors with motors that are not subject to the installation sequence error.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an awning that opens unexpectedly. NHTSA campaign 13V361 says a damaged Dometic awning motor can let the awning unfurl while the trailer is parked or moving, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.
When did the recall repair start?
The recall repair began on September 9, 2013. Owners of included trailers were notified by Recreation by Design, and Dometic staff were assigned to replace the affected awning motors.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V361000 |
|---|---|
| Monte Carlo customer service | 1-800-999-1902 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V361 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V361000 |
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 →