Structure: escape / egress / exit Livin Lite, Livin' Lite recall

The problem

Livin' Lite Recreational Vehicles (Livin' Lite) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Camplite and 2014-2017 Bearcat recreational trailers. One of the exit windows may be blocked by a manual awning arm.

The risk

In the event of an emergency, occupants may try to escape through the blocked window, but would not be able to, increasing their risk of injury.

The fix

Livin' Lite will notify owners, and dealers will remove the exit label and alter the window levers, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact Livin' Lite customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153. Livin' Lite's number for this recall is LL-2019-01.

Contacts

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.

What to do

1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Livin Lite, Livin' Lite dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 19V307000.
3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.