Make : GULF STREAM | Model : FRIENDSHIP | Year : 1995 |
Build Dates : 19940801 - 19950401 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V130001 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19961021 | Date Received by ODI: 19960710 | Date Added to Database: 19960725 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GULF STREAM COACH INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | ||
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Component: OTHER | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 28 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE AWNING FOR THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM CAN UNFURL OR UNROLL DURING TRANSIT CAUSING THE BRACKET TO RIP FREE OF THE SIDEWALL OF THE VEHICLE. |
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Consequence:
THE AWNING COULD BREAK LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
CAREFREE OF COLORADO IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSTALL ARM LOCKS, ANTI-BILLOW STUDS AND BRACKETS AS WELL AS WIND DEFLECTORS ON THESE AWNINGS. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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