The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14E078000·Announced 2014-11-17

Carefree Latitude Awnings Recalled for Defective Screws on Motorhomes

Carefree is recalling Latitude Awnings styles GX and G installed on motorhomes due to screws that may not meet specifications, posing a risk of the awning falling.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the awning could fall and injure a person, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Carefree of Colorado is recalling certain Latitude Awnings styles GX and G that were manufactured between April 10, 2014, and November 4, 2014. These awnings were supplied as original equipment to various vehicle manufacturers for use in new motorhomes.

The recall is due to screws that attach the lateral arm brackets to the mounting brackets, which may not have been manufactured to specification. If these screws fail, the supporting bracket could fail, causing the awning to fall and potentially strike and injure a person beneath it.

Owners will be notified by their vehicle manufacturer with instructions on how to obtain the free remedy. Owners should contact their vehicle manufacturer for more information or reach out to Carefree customer service at 1-800-621-2617. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER recall
Manufacturer
Carefree Of Colorado
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle / Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1,146

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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