Reported Nov 20, 1990134 vehicles affectedHOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP.Built Jan 1, 1988 – Aug 1, 1990
The defect
Turbulence caused by aerodynamic qualites of the motorhomes at highway speed can cause the awning to unroll and break free from its mounting securement.
The risk
Detachment of awning wihtout warning creates a ballisticobject shearing from vehicle which could cause injury to person in the vicinity.
System: patio awning.vehicle description: 37 foot and 40 foot motorhomes equipped with zip-dee patioawnings.corrcetive action: replace awning roller tension spring at rear of awning witha spring that has a locking device to eliminate awning movement while motorhomeis in transit.