Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07V514000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V514000 by Forest River, Inc.. Includes 2,983 affected units, FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER WINCH/CAREFREE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain folding camping trailers (fct) equipped with a power winch unit, model p55000, built by carefree of colorado, an incorrect material was used in the manufacture of the cable shafts on some of these power winch units. under certain circumstances while the folding camping trailer top is being lifted, if the winch is placed into a stall condition, the cable shaft may break prior to the fuse or circuit breaker tripping.

Corrective Action

Forest river is working with carefree of colorado and will install new cable shafts free of charge. the recall began on december 12, 2007. owners may contact carefree of colorado at 1-800-621-2617 or forest river at 574-389-4615.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V514000

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2007-11-05T00:00:00

Subject: Folding camping trailer winch/carefree

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 2,983

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain folding camping trailers (fct) equipped with a power winch unit, model p55000, built by carefree of colorado, an incorrect material was used in the manufacture of the cable shafts on some of these power winch units. under certain circumstances while the folding camping trailer top is being lifted, if the winch is placed into a stall condition, the cable shaft may break prior to the fuse or circuit breaker tripping.

Consequence Summary: Should the cable shaft break, the fct top could then free-fall into the lower position, possibly resulting in injuries.

Corrective Action: Forest river is working with carefree of colorado and will install new cable shafts free of charge. the recall began on december 12, 2007. owners may contact carefree of colorado at 1-800-621-2617 or forest river at 574-389-4615.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-cmwi~kkcj_gby8

NHTSA ID: 07V514000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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