Carefree Powerwinch P55000: Equipment
Recall 07E077000 · Sep 19, 2007 · Carefree of Colorado
3,992
units affected
3,992
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07E077000
- Date
- Sep 19, 2007
- Maker
- Carefree of Colorado
- Units affected
- 3,992
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Equipment > Mechanical > Winch
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Falls
What is wrong
CERTAIN CAREFREE POWERWINCH, MODEL P55000, FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER (FCT) WINCH INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. AN INCORRECT MATERIAL WAS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF CABLE SHAFTS ON SOME FCT UNITS PRODUCED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1 AND AUGUST 31, 2007. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WHILE THE 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.
What can happen
SHOULD THE CABLE SHAFT BREAK, THE FCT TOP COULD THEN FREE-FALL INTO THE LOWER POSITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
CAREFREE IS WORKING WITH THE RV MANUFACTURERS TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE RVS WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2007. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR RV MANUFACTURER OR CAREFREE OF COLORADO CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-621-2617.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Carefree Powerwinch | P55000 | Not stated |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 07E077000?
1 model: Carefree Powerwinch P55000 (all years), about 3,992 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 07E077000?
CAREFREE IS WORKING WITH THE RV MANUFACTURERS TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE RVS WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2007. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR RV MANUFACTURER OR CAREFREE OF COLORADO CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-621-2617.
What can happen?
SHOULD THE CABLE SHAFT BREAK, THE FCT TOP COULD THEN FREE-FALL INTO THE LOWER POSITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.