OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
96E003000
Unknown Or Other
Reported Feb 26, 1996 · CAREFREE OF COLORADO
Summary
THE AWNING FOR THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES CAN UNFURL OR UNROLL DURING TRANSIT CAUSING THE BRACKET TO RIP FREE OF THE SIDEWALL OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
THE AWNING COULD BREAK LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL ARM LOCKS, ANTI-BILLOW STUDS AND BRACKETS AS WELL AS WIND DEFLECTORS ON THESE AWNINGS.
Notes
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; OTHER PIECES. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AWNING USED ON SLIDE-OUT ROOMS ON RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. SEE ALSO CAMPAIGN NO. 96V036, WINNEBAGO. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT CAREFREE AT 1-800-621-2617. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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