The defect
Nexus RV's, LLC (Nexus RV's) is recalling certain 2022 Triumph, Phantom, Viper, Ghost, Rebel, Wraith, and Verrado motorhomes, equipped with certain Electric Retractable Awnings. The welded seam on the fabric may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
The risk
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the awnings, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2022. Owners may contact Nexus RV's customer service at 1-574-970-0848. Nexus Rv's number for this recall is 058-001-2022 Lippert.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nexus Ghost | 2022 |
| Nexus Phantom | 2022 |
| Nexus Rebel 4X4 | 2022 |
| Nexus Triumph | 2022 |
| Nexus Verrado | 2022 |
| Nexus Viper | 2022 |
| Nexus Wraith | 2022 |
Components: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nexus Ghost | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Nexus Phantom | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Nexus Rebel 4X4 | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Nexus Triumph | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Nexus Verrado | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Nexus Viper | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Nexus Wraith | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
Other equipment recalls in 2023
119 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the equipment; Nexus RVs, LLC filed 2 campaigns in all.
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| 23V804000 29 Nov 2023 | Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. |
| 23V772000 17 Nov 2023 | Airstream, Inc. |
| 23V763000 11 Nov 2023 | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 23V759000 10 Nov 2023 | Thor Motor Coach |
| 23V757000 9 Nov 2023 | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023