2007–2008 HI-LO 24' Tow Lite, 2007–2008 HI-LO 25' Classic, 2007–2008 HI-LO 27' Tow Lite and 1 other model Recall: ON CERTAIN FOLDING CAMPING TRAILERS (FCT) EQUIPPED WITH A POWER WINCH…
NHTSA campaign 07V587000 · Equipment · filed Dec 20, 2007 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
HI-LO IS WORKING WITH CAREFREE OF COLORADO TO HAVE NEW CABLE SHAFTS INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E077). . THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CAREFREE OF COLORADO AT 1-800-621-2617 OR HI-LO TRAILERS AT 1-419-886-0066.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| HI-LO | 24' Tow Lite | 2007, 2008 |
| HI-LO | 25' Classic | 2007, 2008 |
| HI-LO | 27' Tow Lite | 2007, 2008 |
| HI-LO | 28' Classic | 2007, 2008 |
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 07V587000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.