Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 05V465000

Trailer hitches

FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2005-10-06.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V465000

Trailer hitches

Component
Trailer hitches
Manufacturer
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
Vehicles affected
221
Reported to NHTSA
2005-10-06
Owners notified
2005-11-11

Defect description

ON CERTAIN CLASS A AND CLASS B MOTOR HOMES, THE HITCH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A SPACER PLATE THAT DOES NOT FIT FLUSH TO THE REAR EXTENSION.

Safety risk

THIS CAUSES THE FASTENERS TO BE CORNER LOADED WHEN TIGHTENED WHICH COULD CAUSE THE HITCH TO FAIL DURING USAGE CAUSING A CRASH WHICH COULD RESULT IN DEATH AND INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SPACER PLATE AND ADD SIX NEW BOLTS, WASHERS AND NUTS TO SECURE THE SPACER PLATE IN PLACE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOUR WINDS AT 574-266-1111.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
FOUR WINDS Chateau Citation2006
FOUR WINDS Dutchmen Dorado2006
FOUR WINDS Hurricane2006
FOUR WINDS Magellan2006
FOUR WINDS Siesta2006
FOUR WINDS Windsport2006

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.