Matthews Specialty Vehicles: Safety Recalls in 2013

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Matthews Specialty Vehicles in 2013. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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2013

July 10, 2013

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning

Matthews Specialty Vehicles is recalling one model year 2013 Freightliner XCR bus manufactured June 27, 2013; and one model year 2000 Thomas Built FE bus manufactured April 15, 2013; and model year 2013 International TerraStar buses manufactured June 12, 2013; and one model year 2011 Thomas Built CHSU/Mickey bus manufactured April 24, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

NHTSA ID: 13V306000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 5

Consequence Summary:

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:

Matthews Specialty Vehicles will notify the owner and Dometic staff will replace the affected motor with one of a different design. The recall began on August 13, 2013. Owners may contact Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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