Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FOREST RIVER
Model Of Vehicle
ROCKWOOD
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
07V514000
Component Description
Equipment:Mechanical:Winch
Effect Of Defect
Should The Cable Shaft Break, The Fct Top Could Then Free-Fall Into The Lower Position, Possibly Resulting In Injuries.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20070131
End Of Manufacture
20071030
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2983
Date Owners Notified
20071203
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20071105