Carefree Carefree: Equipment recall
NHTSA campaign 23E096000 · 8,115 units potentially affected · filed Dec 21, 2023
What's wrong
Carefree Of Colorado (Carefree) is recalling certain Freestyle Gearbox Housing part number: 015933-001. The gearbox may develop cracks, causing the awning to extend unintentionally.
Why it matters
An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Carefree will provide additional support for the internal components of the Gearbox Housing, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 6, 2024. Owners may contact Carefree customer service at 1-800-621-2617. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22E-094.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23E096000
- Manufacturer no.
- —
- Manufacturer
- Carefree OF Colorado
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Units affected
- 8,115
- Report received
- Dec 21, 2023
- Owner letters
- Nov 14, 2023
- Type
- Equipment
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Carefree Carefree 9999