Recall 07V587000: Hi-lo trailer co.

Report received

Dec 20, 2007

Manufacturer

Hi-lo trailer co.

Potentially affected

114vehicles

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

Hi-lo is working with carefree of colorado to have new cable shafts installed free of charge (please see 07e077). . The recall began on december 14, 2007. Owners may contact carefree of colorado at 1-800-621-2617 or hi-lo trailers at 1-419-886-0066.