Motorized windshield shade

[northernlights]

For those that had to replace the motor in the windshield shade, did you have to remove the bracket as well? Or does the shade pop out? We did this a couple years ago and I don’t remember removing the bracket. At any rate, we are struggling to get this thing down. I didn’t want to remove the bracket if I didn’t have to.

[cjd10]

Its been a few years but if I remember correctly I removed the whole bracket.
Wasn't too difficult.
If there is a way to remove just the shade portion I'm not aware of it.

[northernlights]

Thank you for replying. I will make a note, should it have to be replaced a third time. ��

[JoePK]

Is the motor not working at all or is it moving but the shade is not going up and down? There was a recall fix for these a few years ago

[northernlights]

If there was a recall, I didn’t receive a notification. This is our second replacement due to frayed cords. In my opinion, it’s a design flaw, more likely GT cutting corners. Someone posted that they altered the bracket to alleviate the problem, so that will be our next step. We don’t want to replace a third time!

[JoePK]

I haven't seen a recall on the shade having problems fraying wires. The recall(or fix) was a problem with the motor stripping and the shade falling down. I would like to know what causing the fraying so I can check mine to see if it is happening too.

[cjd10]

The wire going to the motor on mine was frayed from rubbing on the curtain. Frayed it right at the base so there wasn't any wire left to splice.
I also discovered when I was trying to find replacement motor that there are two or three different manufacturers FR uses for these shades. I had to call FR with my VIN to find out which one I had. They probably all use the same motors but it might explain why some owners get a recall and others don't.

[JoePK]

Thanks for the info. Yeah, I have the Irvine power shade in my RV.