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Carefree Unknown Or Other recall
Recalled February 26, 1996 · NHTSA recall 96E003000 · Carefree
Hazard
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.
Units
2,808 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL ARM LOCKS, ANTI-BILLOW STUDS AND BRACKETS AS WELL AS WIND DEFLECTORS ON THESE AWNINGS.
Product
Carefree AWNING
Manufacturer(s)
Carefree Of Colorado
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →