Recall 96E003000: Unknown Or Other

NHTSA recall 96E003000 · announced February 26, 1996 · Carefree · 2,808 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THE AWNING COULD BREAK LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL ARM LOCKS, ANTI-BILLOW STUDS AND BRACKETS AS WELL AS WIND DEFLECTORS ON THESE AWNINGS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.