Recall 13V369 covers 129 2014 Drv recreational vehicles for power-awning motor screws that shear. Repair is free at any franchised Drv dealer.
Drv is recalling 129 2014 Tradition, Elite Suite, Mobile Suite Select, and Mobile Suite recreational vehicles and travel trailers because screws in the Dometic power awning motor assembly can shear. If the screws fail, the awning can unfurl while parked or in transit, increasing the risk of injury or a crash; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The power awning on the 2014 Drv Tradition, Elite Suite, Mobile Suite Select, and Mobile Suite uses a Dometic-brand motor assembly to extend and retract the awning. That motor assembly is part of the hardware that moves the awning and helps keep the powered mechanism secured when the awning is not being adjusted.
On affected recreational vehicles and travel trailers, a design change in the motor assembly left the assembly screws vulnerable to shearing. If those screws shear, the motor assembly is no longer secured as designed. The owner is not expected to see the screw damage as it happens, so the awning hardware can stop being held correctly without an obvious cue.
There is no warning sign before failure. Treat any unusual awning movement, loose hardware, or change in how the power awning operates as a reason to stop using the awning until a dealer inspects it.
Who's affected?
Covers four Drv towable RV lines sharing the same Equipment component.
| 2014 Drv Tradition | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2014 Drv Elite Suite | Equipment |
| 2014 Drv Mobile Suite Select | Equipment |
| 2014 Drv Mobile Suite | Equipment |
| Units affected | 129 |
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?
If the awning motor assembly screws shear, the awning can unfurl unexpectedly while the vehicle is at rest or in transit. That raises the risk of personal injury or a crash. Before moving the vehicle, call the dealer and ask how to get the awning repaired safely. Repair will be free at any franchised Drv dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Drv Tradition, Elite Suite, Mobile Suite Select, or Mobile Suite is included in this recall.
- Do not drive the vehicle until the power-awning motor repair is complete.
- Arrange a tow if the vehicle has to be moved for service; do not drive it there yourself.
- Contact DRV customer service or a franchised Drv dealer to schedule the free Dometic power-awning motor replacement that prevents the awning screws from shearing and the awning from unfurling.
- Bring the recall notice if DRV mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V369 when you call.
What happens at the repair
Do not drive the vehicle until the repair is performed. DRV began this recall on October 15, 2013, and the source remedy says Dometic staff replaces the affected power awning motor with one of a different design. The final dealer repair will be free once available. Before moving the RV or travel trailer, call DRV or the servicing dealer and explain that campaign 13V369 instructs owners not to drive until repairs are complete.
Timeline
| August 16, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 15, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V369?
Recall 13V369 covers 129 2014 Drv Tradition, Elite Suite, Mobile Suite Select, and Mobile Suite recreational vehicles and travel trailers with Dometic-brand 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 2014 Drv Tradition, Elite Suite, Mobile Suite Select, or Mobile Suite is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific RV or trailer is included in recall 13V369. If it is, contact Drv at 1-260-562-1075 and ask how to get the Dometic awning motor replaced. DRV instructed owners to keep the vehicle parked until repairs were performed.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy to be performed at no cost. For recall 13V369, Dometic staff replaced the affected power awning motor with one of a different design.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an awning that unfurls unexpectedly. If the Dometic power awning motor screws shear, the awning can open while the vehicle is at rest or while it is being moved, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
What if I bought this Drv RV used?
The recall still follows the vehicle. A prior owner, missed letter, or used purchase does not remove the free recall remedy. Check your VIN, then contact Drv with recall 13V369 and ask whether the awning motor replacement is still open for your specific RV or trailer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V369000 |
|---|---|
| Drv customer service | 1-260-562-1075 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V369 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V369000 |
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 →