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Riverside Dream Recall 18V718: Awning may deploy while trailer is moving, raising crash risk

NHTSA campaign 18V718, reported October 12, 2018, 1 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

This recall covers a 2018 recreational travel trailer equipped with a Solera Smart Arm Awning. The awning may deploy on its own while the trailer is being towed or moved, which can increase the risk of a crash.

If you own this trailer, Riverside Travel Trailer, Inc. will notify you directly. A dealer will replace the awning controller at no cost to you. The recall began October 20, 2018. You can also contact Riverside customer service at 1-765-472-3920 for more information.

To check whether your trailer has any open recalls, enter your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the NHTSA recall lookup site or ask an authorized dealer. Until the repair is done, avoid towing the trailer with the awning extended or in a condition where it could deploy.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V718Riverside Travel Trailer, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Problem
Riverside Travel Trailer, Inc. (Riverside) is recalling one 2018 Riverside Dream recreational trailer equipped with a Solera Smart Arm Awning. The awning may deploy while moving.
Risk
An awning deployment while moving can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Riverside will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the awning controller, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2018. Owners may contact Riverside customer service at 1-765-472-3920.
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.

Affected vehicles

Riverside Dream2018