Ford 550 Command Center: Equipment

Affects Ford 550 Command Center · 2012 — about 10 vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

Farber will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The recall ibegan on July 22, 2013. Owners may contact Farber at 1-800-331-3188 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational