Ftca, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07V464000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V464000 by Ftca, Inc.. Includes 2,129 affected units, POWER LIFT ROOF SYSTEM, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain recreational vehicles, the power lift roof system, which consists of a power lift motor and current limiter controller, generates excessive amounts of impact torque if the power lift is operated with the 30a power cord plugged into a 110v ac power source (with or without a battery).

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with two warning stickers that explains the proper function of the power lift accessory using a battery only. one sticker will be placed at the rear of the trailer next to the current limiter. the second sticker will be placed next to the 30a power cord outlet. in addition, fleetwood folding trailers will send a copy of the operation manual that emphasizes the battery-only operation of this trailer accessory. the recall began on february 8, 2008. owners may contact fleetwood folding trailers at 1-814-443-7367.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V464000
Manufacturer: Ftca, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2007-10-03T00:00:00
Subject: Power lift roof system
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 2,129

Details

MFR Campaign Number: PR07-1
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain recreational vehicles, the power lift roof system, which consists of a power lift motor and current limiter controller, generates excessive amounts of impact torque if the power lift is operated with the 30a power cord plugged into a 110v ac power source (with or without a battery).
Consequence Summary: This could cause failure in one of the shear pins resulting in damage to the trailer's lift system. this could allow the roof to free-fall from the raised position, possibly resulting in personal injury, vehicle and/or property damage.
Corrective Action: Owners will be provided with two warning stickers that explains the proper function of the power lift accessory using a battery only. one sticker will be placed at the rear of the trailer next to the current limiter. the second sticker will be placed next to the 30a power cord outlet. in addition, fleetwood folding trailers will send a copy of the operation manual that emphasizes the battery-only operation of this trailer accessory. the recall began on february 8, 2008. owners may contact fleetwood folding trailers at 1-814-443-7367.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-wbhz-v57h_38hi
NHTSA ID: 07V464000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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