Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V529000

Engine and engine cooling

FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-10-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V529000

Engine and engine cooling

Component: Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer: FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
Vehicles affected: 1,380
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-10-27

Defect description

ON MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS, THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT MATERIAL PROCESS RESULTED IN AN AIR FILTER PAPER ELEMENT THAT CAN SMOLDER OR BURN. THIS CHANGE IN FILTER PAPER COMPOSITION COMBINED WITH THE CONFIGURATION OF THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM, MAY ALLOW HOT CARBON PARTICLES TO CONTACT THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT DURING CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THAT CREATE HOT PARTICLES.

Safety risk

THESE HOT PARTICLES MAY IGNITE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM DAMAGE OR UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

FORD IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT. 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

28 model years across 11 models.

Model	Years on record
FOUR WINDS Chateau	2005 2004 2003
FOUR WINDS Chateau Citation	2005 2004
FOUR WINDS Chateau Sport	2005 2004 2003
FOUR WINDS Dutchmen	2005 2004 2003
FOUR WINDS Dutchmen Dorado	2005
FOUR WINDS Dutchmen Express	2005 2004 2003
FOUR WINDS Four Winds	2005 2004 2003
FOUR WINDS Four Winds 5000	2005 2004 2003
FOUR WINDS Four Winds Siesta	2005 2004
FOUR WINDS FUN Mover	2005 2004 2003
FOUR WINDS Majestic	2005 2004

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.