New Awning Recall notice

[Gma]

Thank you, we will take a look.

[Rob2148]

I contacted Chris @ WB. He said just disconnecting the power will not keep the awning from extending and it needed to be zip tied. I would think cutting power would do the trick but I'm not the expert.

[Riverbend]

There's a spring mechanism that helps extend the awning, and it has nothing to do with the power supply. That's the reason they need to be secured. Mind boggling!

[Ray,IN]

I hope this doesn't turn into a Takata air bag fiasco,, it's been ongoing since 2004.

[SandyBeaches]

We had a similar issue with the awning unfurling on our Itasca Sunstar. We installed an Awning Lock (awninglock.com) for worry-free travel. Very easy to install and good videos regarding the product on youtube.

We also called and talked directly with the inventor (he answered the phone) and he was very helpful. There is a very long thread regarding the awning lock on irv2.com. At the time we purchased in 2022, the price was less than $50.

[Sparky19053]

Installing an disconnect switch is an easy project for me. The Carefree controller is behind a removable panel above the left side of the entry door. Do we know if switching the power off (red lead on the controller) will prevent the awning from extending on it's own? Or are there other mechanical forces that may force the awning to extent on its own? I don't cherish a trip to the dealer.