Recall 07V511000: PALOMINO RV

Report received

Nov 1, 2007

Manufacturer

PALOMINO RV

Potentially affected

105vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain folding camping trailers (fct) equipped with a power winch unit, model p55000, built by carefree of colorado, an incorrect material was used in the manufacture of the cable shafts on some of these power winch units. Under certain circumstances while the folding camping trailer 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.

Possible consequence

Should the cable shaft break, the fct top could then free-fall into the lower position, possibly resulting in injuries.

Remedy

Dealers will install new cable shafts free of charge. The recall began on december 4, 2007. Owners may contact palomino rv at 1-269-432-3271.