Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V097003

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-03-30.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V097003

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
Vehicles affected
3,150
Reported to NHTSA
2001-03-30

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.

Safety risk

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Manufacturer remedy

AM-SAFE NOTIFIED FOUR WINDS' CUSTOMERS TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE SEAT BELTS REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 31, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AM-SAFE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AT 219-266-8330 OR FOUR WINDS AT 219-266-1111.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

16 model years across 8 models.

ModelYears on record
FOUR WINDS Chateau2001 2000
FOUR WINDS Dutchmen2001 2000
FOUR WINDS Four Winds2001 2000
FOUR WINDS FUN Mover2001 2000
FOUR WINDS Hurricane2001 2000
FOUR WINDS Infinity2001 2000
FOUR WINDS Majestic2001 2000
FOUR WINDS Windsport2001 2000

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.