The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22E094000·Announced 2022-11-07

Carefree Recalls Freestyle Gearbox Housings Due to Awning Extension Risk

Carefree of Colorado is recalling Freestyle Gearbox Housings because cracks may cause the awning to extend unintentionally, creating a road hazard.

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 defect increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Carefree of Colorado is recalling certain Freestyle Gearbox Housings, part number 015933-002. The recall involves approximately 8,000 units. The defect is that the gearbox may develop cracks, which can cause the awning to extend unintentionally.

An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Carefree will provide additional support for the internal components of the Gearbox Housing free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 6, 2023. Owners may contact Carefree customer service at 1-800-621-2617 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Carefree Of Colorado
Category
Vehicle — RV Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
8,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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