Carefree Powerwinch P55000 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 07E077000
Manufacturer: CAREFREE OF COLORADO
Manufactured Begin Date: February 1st, 2007
Manufactured End Date: August 31st, 2007
Date of Owner Notification: October 8th, 2008

Defect Summary:
CERTAIN CAREFREE POWERWINCH, MODEL P55000, FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER (FCT) WINCH INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. AN INCORRECT MATERIAL WAS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF CABLE SHAFTS ON SOME FCT UNITS PRODUCED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1 AND AUGUST 31, 2007. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WHILE THE 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.

Consequence Summary:
SHOULD THE CABLE SHAFT BREAK, THE FCT TOP COULD THEN FREE-FALL INTO THE LOWER POSITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

Corrective Summary:
CAREFREE IS WORKING WITH THE RV MANUFACTURERS TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE RVS WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2007. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR RV MANUFACTURER OR CAREFREE OF COLORADO CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-621-2617.

Recall Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.