NHTSA recall 23E096000 · Equipment
Equipment
Reported Dec 21, 20238,115 vehicles affectedCarefree Of Colorado
The defect
Carefree Of Colorado (Carefree) is recalling certain Freestyle Gearbox Housing part number: 015933-001. The gearbox may develop cracks, causing the awning to extend unintentionally.
The risk
An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22E-094.