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