Recall 13V376 affects 17 2013 Atc Quest trailers for power-awning motor screws that can shear. Repair is free through Atc and Dometic.
Atc is recalling 17 2013 Quest trailers because screws in the Dometic-brand power awning motor assembly can shear. If they shear, the awning can unfurl while the trailer is parked or in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The power awning motor assembly on a 2013 Atc Quest trailer is the electric drive that moves the awning in and out. It lets the awning extend for shade and retract against the trailer for travel. The assembly depends on its screws staying intact so the motor remains held together and aligned.
On affected Quest trailers, a design change in the Dometic-brand power awning motor assembly left the screws vulnerable to shearing. When a screw shears, it breaks instead of holding the assembly as designed. Once that happens, the awning motor assembly no longer supports the awning system correctly, and the awning does not operate or stay secured as intended.
There is no warning sign before failure. The recall information does not identify a sound, visible signal, or other owner cue before the screws shear.
Who's affected?
| 2013 Atc Quest | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 17 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific trailer.
What's the safety risk?
If the motor assembly screws shear, the awning can unfurl unexpectedly while the Quest is parked or moving, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash. There is no warning sign before failure. Follow Atc's instruction to keep the vehicle off the road until repairs are performed. Repair will be free at any franchised Atc dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Atc Quest is included in this recall.
- Do not drive the trailer until the Dometic awning motor replacement is complete.
- Arrange transport if the trailer has to be moved for repair; do not tow it on public roads until Atc or the repair facility confirms the safer path.
- Contact Atc customer service at 1-574-773-8360 to ask where the free Dometic power-awning motor replacement can be performed.
- Reference recall number 13V376 when you call, and explain that the awning motor screws can shear and let the awning unfurl.
What happens at the repair
At the service appointment, Atc coordinates replacement of the Dometic power awning motors with motors of a different design. The source repair path says Dometic staff perform the motor replacement, and parts and labor are covered by the recall once the repair is available. Do not drive the trailer until the power awning motor repair has been completed. The owner notice process began on September 6, 2013, so ask the service desk to confirm the open repair for your VIN before moving the trailer.
Timeline
| August 20, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 6, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V376?
Recall 13V376 covers 17 2013 Atc Quest trailers with Dometic power awning motor assemblies whose screws can shear after a design change. If the screws shear, the awning can unfurl while parked or in transit, increasing injury and crash risk.
What should I do if my 2013 Atc Quest is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 13V376. If it is, contact Atc at 1-574-773-8360 or the service location handling the trailer, and reference recall number 13V376 when you ask for the Dometic awning motor replacement.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 13V376, Dometic staff replace the affected awning motors with motors of a different design, and parts and labor are covered.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an awning that unfurls unexpectedly while the trailer is parked or moving. An awning opening in transit can create a crash risk, and an awning opening at rest can injure people near the trailer.
When did the recall repair begin?
The recall began on September 6, 2013. That means the repair path has already opened. Check your VIN, then contact Atc or the service location handling the trailer to confirm parts, scheduling, and the Dometic awning motor replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V376000 |
|---|---|
| Atc customer service | 1-574-773-8360 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V376 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V376000 |
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 →