Recall
Itasca Suncruiser — 96V036000
NHTSA ID
96V036000
Make
Itasca
Model
Suncruiser
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1996-02-21
Component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Units Affected
424
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE AWNING ATTACHED FOR THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM CAN UNFURL OR UNROLL DURING TRANSIT CAUSING THE BRACKET TO RIP FREE OF THE SIDEWALL.
Consequence
THE AWNING COULD BREAK LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
CAREFREE OF COLORADO IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSTALL ARM LOCKS, ANTI-BILLOW STUDS AND BRACKETS AS WELL AS WIND DEFLECTORS ON THESE AWNINGS.