| Make : NATIONAL RV | Model : NATIONAL RV | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 19930101 - 19950430 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V130002 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19960715 | Date Added to Database: 19961022 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NATIONAL RV, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NATIONAL R.V. INC. | ||
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| Component: OTHER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1250 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE AWNINGS 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 | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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