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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 07V514📅 Nov 5, 2007

2007–2008 Forest River Flagstaff & 2007–2008 Forest River Rockwood 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

Forest river is working with carefree of colorado and will install new cable shafts free of charge. The recall began on december 12, 2007. Owners may contact carefree of colorado at 1-800-621-2617 or forest river at 574-389-4615.

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
07V514000
Manufacturer
FOREST RIVER, INC.
Vehicles affected
2,983
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
Owner phone
1-800-621-2617
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 3, 2007
Built
Jan 31, 2007 – Oct 30, 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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 07V514 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 07V514?

2007–2008 Forest River Flagstaff & 2007–2008 Forest River Rockwood. 2,983 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Forest River dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-621-2617.