Recalls for 2013 Takena 1860

DEFECT #1 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Posted on: 2013-09-30
Description
Chalet rv is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 ts116, 1860, 1865, aspen, alpine, arrowhead, and xl a-frames, travel trailers, and truck campers manufactured january 1, 2006, through april 25, 2013 and equipped with fastec-brand door locks.  It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.

Consequence
If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam.  A person inside the travel trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Chalet rv will notify owners, and fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge.  The recall began on january 10, 2014.  Owners may contact chalet rv at 1-541-791-4610 or fastec at 1-800-837-2505.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2013-08-12
Description
Chalet rv is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 ts116fb, ts116, and ds116rb truck campers manufactured february 2013 through may 2013; and certain model year 2013-2014 takena 1860, 1865, 2265 travel trailers manufactured february 2013 through may 2013.  Due to a design change in the dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Consequence
If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.  

Corrective Action
Chalet rv will notify owners, and dealers or dometic staff will replace the affected motors with one of a different design.  The recall began on may 3, 2013.  Owners may contact chalet rv at 1-541-791-4610 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information.  Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.