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HighNHTSA·23E096000·Announced 2023-12-21

Carefree Recalls Freestyle Gearbox Housings Due to Awning Extension Risk

Carefree 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 structural defect that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Carefree Of Colorado is recalling certain Freestyle Gearbox Housings, part number 015933-001. The recall affects 8,115 units. The defect involves the gearbox potentially developing cracks, which can cause the awning to extend unintentionally.

An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22E-094.

Carefree will provide additional support for the internal components of the Gearbox Housing, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 6, 2024. 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 Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
8,115

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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