Friday, December 28, 2007
RECALL: HI-LO TRAILERS
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
HI-LO / 24' TOW LITE 2007-2008
HI-LO / 25' CLASSIC 2007-2008
HI-LO / 27' TOW LITE 2007-2008
HI-LO / 28' CLASSIC 2007-2008
Manufacturer : HI-LO TRAILER CO.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V587000 Mfr's Report Date : DEC 11, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 114
Summary:
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.
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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CAREFREE OF COLORADO AT 1-800-621-2617 OR HI-LO TRAILERS AT 1-419-886-0066.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
HI-LO / 24' TOW LITE 2007-2008
HI-LO / 25' CLASSIC 2007-2008
HI-LO / 27' TOW LITE 2007-2008
HI-LO / 28' CLASSIC 2007-2008
Manufacturer : HI-LO TRAILER CO.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V587000 Mfr's Report Date : DEC 11, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 114
Summary:
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.
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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CAREFREE OF COLORADO AT 1-800-621-2617 OR HI-LO TRAILERS AT 1-419-886-0066.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
