Hi-lo Trailer Co. | NHTSA Recall #07V587000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V587000 by Hi-lo Trailer Co.. Includes 114 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

Hi-lo is working with carefree of colorado to have new cable shafts installed free of charge (please see 07e077). . the recall began on december 14, 2007. owners may contact carefree of colorado at 1-800-621-2617 or hi-lo trailers at 1-419-886-0066.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V587000
Manufacturer: Hi-lo Trailer Co.
Report Received Date: 2007-12-20T00:00:00
Subject: Folding camping trailer winch/carefree
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 114

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: Hi-lo is working with carefree of colorado to have new cable shafts installed free of charge (please see 07e077). . the recall began on december 14, 2007. owners may contact carefree of colorado at 1-800-621-2617 or hi-lo trailers at 1-419-886-0066.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-abky_z2nc~7sna
NHTSA ID: 07V587000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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