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
HI-LO
Model Of Vehicle
27′ TOW LITE
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
07V587000
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
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hi-Lo Trailer Co.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
114
Date Owners Notified
20071214
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hi-Lo Trailer Co.
Date Report Received
20071220