Screws for awning lateral arm brackets may fail
Defect Summary
Carefree of colorado (carefree) is recalling certain latitude awnings styles gx and g manufactured april 10, 2014, to november 4, 2014. the awnings were supplied to various vehicle manufacturers as original equipment for use in manufacturing new motorhomes. The affected awnings may have screws that attach the lateral arm brackets to the mounting brackets that were not manufactured to specification.
Safety Consequence
The screws could fail, causing the supporting bracket to fail, and the awning to fall and potentially strike and injure a person beneath it.
Corrective Action
Owners will be notified by their vehicle manufacturer with instructions on how to obtain the free remedy. owners should contact their vehicle manufacturer for more information or they may contact carefree customer service at 1-800-621-2617.
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FAQ: Recall 14E078000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14E078000?
NHTSA recall 14E078000 was issued by Carefree Of Colorado on November 17, 2014. It addresses: Screws for awning lateral arm brackets may fail. The recall affects approximately 1,146 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Carefree Of Colorado dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14E078000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.