Recall 22V894 covers 16 2022 Old School Trailer trailers for awning fabric separation. Repair will be free once Old School Trailers opens it.
Old School Trailers is recalling 16 2022 Old School Trailer trailers because the electric retractable awning fabric has a welded seam that can separate, letting the awning drop beyond normal operation. The defect can increase the risk of injury, and the dealer repair will be free once Old School Trailers makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The electric retractable awning on a 2022 Old School Trailer is the fabric shade mounted along the side of the trailer. Its motor rolls the awning out for shade and rolls it back tight against the trailer body for travel. The fabric and roll have to stay joined so the awning stops where it is designed to stop.
On affected trailers, the Lippert awning has a welded fabric joint that separates. Old School Trailers traced the issue to suspect awnings supplied by Lippert and used shipment information to identify the trailers that received them. When that weld separates, the awning no longer stays controlled at the end of the roll and drops beyond normal operation.
The warning sign is visible. Look for a partial weld separation at the end of the awning roll along the side of the trailer. If that separation is present, the awning has started to fail.
Who's affected?
| 2022 Old School Trailers Old School Trailer | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 16 |
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?
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can injure someone standing near the trailer. If you see the end of the awning roll separating along the coach, stop using the awning and contact the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Old School Trailers dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022 Old School Trailers Old School Trailer is included in this recall.
- Use the owner letter Old School Trailers mailed on December 21, 2022, if you have it, and call Old School Trailers customer service if you did not receive it.
- Ask Old School Trailers customer service at 1-574-596-4828 for current repair timing and reference recall number 22V894 when you call.
- Avoid standing under or near the electric retractable awning until Old School Trailers gives repair instructions; an awning that drops beyond normal operation can injure someone.
What happens at the repair
Old School Trailers has not released the final repair steps yet. The known issue is the electric retractable awning fabric separating at the welded joint, which lets the awning drop beyond normal travel. Once the remedy is available, an Old School Trailers technician will perform the recall repair at no charge. The owner letters have already been mailed, but the final repair path remains under development. Old School Trailers has a general reimbursement plan on file. If you already paid for an awning-related repair, contact Old School Trailers customer service and ask what documentation is needed for a reimbursement claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 5, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 5, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| December 12, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| December 19, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 21, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V894?
Recall 22V894 covers 16 2022 Old School Trailers Old School Trailer units with an electric retractable awning fabric weld that can separate and let the awning drop beyond normal operation. That condition can increase injury risk. Old School Trailers is developing the remedy.
What should I do if my 2022 Old School Trailers Old School Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 22V894. If it is, contact Old School Trailers customer service at 1-574-596-4828 and reference recall 22V894. The remedy is still under development, so ask what interim guidance applies to your awning.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the recalled defect at no cost once the remedy is available. Old School Trailers has not finalized the repair yet, so keep your recall number and customer service contact handy until the remedy opens.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is injury from an awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation. The defect involves the electric retractable awning fabric weld separating. Keep people clear of the awning if it does not operate normally, and contact Old School Trailers for recall guidance.
When were owners notified about recall 22V894?
Old School Trailers mailed owner notification letters on December 21, 2022. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included, then call Old School Trailers customer service with recall 22V894.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V894000 |
|---|---|
| Old School Trailers customer service | 1-574-596-4828 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V894 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V894000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
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