Safety Recall NHTSA · 23E096000 Reported December 21, 2023

Awning may extend unintentionally

Q: What is recall 23E096000?

NHTSA recall 23E096000 was issued by Carefree Of Colorado on December 21, 2023. It addresses: Awning may extend unintentionally. The recall affects approximately 8,115 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Carefree Of Colorado · N/A · 8,115 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

23E096000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Carefree Of Colorado

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

8,115

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

December 21, 2023

Completion Rate

64.29

Defect Summary

Carefree of colorado (carefree) is recalling certain freestyle gearbox housing part number: 015933-001. the gearbox may develop cracks, causing the awning to extend unintentionally.

Safety Consequence

An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Carefree will provide additional support for the internal components of the gearbox housing, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed february 6, 2024. owners may contact carefree customer service at 1-800-621-2617. this recall is an expansion of nhtsa recall number 22e-094.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Carefree Of Colorado dealer and reference recall ID 23E096000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 23E096000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 23E096000?

NHTSA recall 23E096000 was issued by Carefree Of Colorado on December 21, 2023. It addresses: Awning may extend unintentionally. The recall affects approximately 8,115 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Carefree Of Colorado dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23E096000 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.