2007–2008 Palomino Folding Camping Trailer recall: equipment
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
Should the cable shaft break, the fct top could then free-fall into the lower position, possibly resulting in injuries.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will install new cable shafts free of charge. The recall began on december 4, 2007. Owners may contact palomino rv at 1-269-432-3271.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V511000
- Manufacturer
- PALOMINO RV
- Vehicles affected
- 105
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 4, 2007
- Built
- Feb 1, 2007 – Aug 31, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.