Four Winds Recall 03V069000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Brake Fluid Low Warning, Lamp

NHTSA recall 03V069000 · announced March 5, 2003 · filed by Four Winds International · 3,482 units affected

The problem

CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.

The risk

IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 13, 2003. 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 FOUR WINDS AT 1-219-266-1111.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2000 Four Winds Hurricane
• 2001 Four Winds Hurricane
• 2002 Four Winds Hurricane
• 2003 Four Winds Hurricane
• 2004 Four Winds Hurricane
• 2000 Four Winds Infinity
• 2001 Four Winds Infinity
• 2002 Four Winds Infinity
• 2003 Four Winds Infinity
• 2000 Four Winds Windsport
• 2001 Four Winds Windsport
• 2002 Four Winds Windsport
• 2003 Four Winds Windsport
• 2004 Four Winds Windsport

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.