Carefree Awning Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 14E078000
Manufacturer: CAREFREE OF COLORADO
Manufactured Begin Date: April 10th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: November 4th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: November 18th, 2014

Defect Summary:
Carefree of Colorado (Carefree) is recalling certain Latitude Awnings styles GX and G manufactured April 10, 2014, to November 4, 2014. The awnings were supplied to various vehicle manufacturers as original equipment for use in manufacturing new motorhomes. The affected awnings may have screws that attach the lateral arm brackets to the mounting brackets that were not manufactured to specification.

Consequence Summary:
The screws could fail, causing the supporting bracket to fail, and the awning to fall and potentially strike and injure a person beneath it.

Corrective Summary:
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 they may contact Carefree customer service at 1-800-621-2617.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 14E065000
Manufacturer: CAREFREE OF COLORADO
Manufactured Begin Date: August 7th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: October 3rd, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: November 18th, 2014

Defect Summary:
Carefree Of Colorado (Carefree) is recalling certain Latitude awnings, styles GX and GW, manufactured August 7, 2014, to October 3, 2014. The mounting brackets of the affected awnings may crack, and the awnings may fall.

Consequence Summary:
If an awning falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under the awning.

Corrective Summary:
Carefree has notified owners, and dealers will replace the mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2014. Owners may contact Carefree customer service at 1-800-621-2617.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 96E003000
Manufacturer: CAREFREE OF COLORADO
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1993
Manufactured End Date: April 1st, 1995
Date of Owner Notification: June 14th, 1996

Defect Summary:
THE AWNING FOR THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES CAN UNFURL OR UNROLL DURING TRANSIT CAUSING THE BRACKET TO RIP FREE OF THE SIDEWALL OF THE VEHICLE.

Consequence Summary:
THE AWNING COULD BREAK LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL ARM LOCKS, ANTI-BILLOW STUDS AND BRACKETS AS WELL AS WIND DEFLECTORS ON THESE AWNINGS.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; OTHER PIECES. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AWNING USED ON SLIDE-OUT ROOMS ON RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. SEE ALSO CAMPAIGN NO. 96V036, WINNEBAGO. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT CAREFREE AT 1-800-621-2617. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.