THE AWNING ATTACHED FOR THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM CAN UNFURL OR UNROLL DURING TRANSIT CAUSING THE BRACKET TO
— Recall Campaign #96V036001
THE AWNING ATTACHED FOR THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM CAN UNFURL OR UNROLL DURING TRANSIT CAUSING THE BRACKET TO RIP FREE OF THE SIDEWALL.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 148 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
96V036001
| Manufacturer: | MONACO COACH CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 15, 1996 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 96V036001 |
| Units affected: | 148 |
- Description:
- THE AWNING ATTACHED FOR THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM CAN UNFURL OR UNROLL DURING TRANSIT CAUSING THE BRACKET TO RIP FREE OF THE SIDEWALL.
- Consequeces:
- THE AWNING COULD BREAK LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.
- Corrective action:
- CAREFREE OF COLORADO IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSTALL ARM LOCKS, ANTI-BILLOW STUDS AND BRACKETS AS WELL AS WIND DEFLECTORS ON THESE AWNINGS.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; OTHER PIECES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH SLIDE-OUT ROOMS. ALSO SEE CAMPAIGN NO. 96E003, CAREFREE OF COLORADO, THE SUPPLIER OF THE AWNING. 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 OF COLORADO AT 1-800-621-2617 OR HOLIDAY RAMBLER AT 1-800-685-6545. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.