The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V512000·Announced 2023-08-07

Alliance RV Paradigm and Valor Travel Trailers Awning Weld Separation

Alliance RV is recalling 2022-2023 Paradigm and Valor travel trailers due to electric retractable awning weld separation that may allow the awning to drop unexpectedly, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The source describes a structural defect in the awning's welded seam that may cause the awning to drop, creating potential injury risk. However, no actual injuries or deaths have been reported. Per the rubric, recalls with theoretical risk of harm and no reported injuries score 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Alliance RV, LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 Paradigm and Valor travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate. This separation can allow the awning to drop or extend beyond its normal operating range.

An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury. This defect affects the specific models and years identified in this recall.

Dealers will repair the defect at no cost by inspecting for weld separation and replacing the awning if needed. Owner notification letters were sent on August 17, 2022.

Owners should contact Alliance customer service at (574) 226-0140 to schedule service. For additional information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2023 ALLIANCE RV PARADIGM
Brand
ALLIANCE RV
Manufacturer
Alliance RV, LLC
Hazard
  • weld-separation
  • drop-hazard
Affected units
2,319

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • PARADIGM
  • VALOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.