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2007-2008 Forest River Flagstaff and Forest River Rockwood recall: winch

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 5, 2007. It covers about 2,983 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,983
reported
Nov 5, 2007
owners notified
Dec 3, 2007

Equipment: mechanical: winch

What is wrong
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.
Risk
Should the cable shaft break, the fct top could then free-fall into the lower position, possibly resulting in injuries.
Remedy
Forest river is working with carefree of colorado and will install new cable shafts free of charge. The recall began on december 12, 2007. Owners may contact carefree of colorado at 1‑800‑621‑2617 or forest river at 574‑389‑4615.

Recall number 07V514000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 07V514000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2008 Forest River Flagstaff and Forest River Rockwood winch?

Yes. Recall 07V514000, reported on November 5, 2007, covers about 2,983 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 07V514000?

Forest river is working with carefree of colorado and will install new cable shafts free of charge. The recall began on december 12, 2007. Owners may contact carefree of colorado at 1‑800‑621‑2617 or forest river at 574‑389‑4615.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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