Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V513000

Electrical system: wiring

FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-10-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V513000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
Vehicles affected
1,107
Reported to NHTSA
2004-10-28

Defect description

ON MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS , A DIODE IN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

Safety risk

THE ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE AN ABS MALFUNCTION THAT WOULD ILLUMINATE THE ABS WARNING LIGHT, OR THE MODULE MAY OVERHEAT RESULTING IN A BURNING ODOR, SMOKE, AND/OR FIRE. THIS CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN OR UNATTENDED.

Manufacturer remedy

FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUSE IN THE ABS CIRCUIT AND INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD OVER THE ABS MODULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR FOUR WINDS AT 937-295-2983.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN 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

15 model years across 8 models.

ModelYears on record
FOUR WINDS Chateau2004 2003
FOUR WINDS Chateau Sport2004 2003
FOUR WINDS Dutchmen2004 2003
FOUR WINDS Dutchmen Express2004 2003
FOUR WINDS Four Winds2004 2003
FOUR WINDS Four Winds 50002004 2003
FOUR WINDS FUN Mover2004 2003
FOUR WINDS Majestic2004

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.