Four Winds Recall 04V513000: Electrical System, Wiring
NHTSA recall 04V513000 · announced October 28, 2004 · filed by Four Winds International · 1,107 units affected
The problem
ON MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS , A DIODE IN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
The 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.
What to do
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.
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
- 2003 Four Winds Chateau
- 2004 Four Winds Chateau
- 2003 Four Winds Chateau Sport
- 2004 Four Winds Chateau Sport
- 2003 Four Winds Dutchmen
- 2004 Four Winds Dutchmen
- 2003 Four Winds Dutchmen Express
- 2004 Four Winds Dutchmen Express
- 2003 Four Winds Four Winds
- 2004 Four Winds Four Winds
- 2003 Four Winds Four Winds 5000
- 2004 Four Winds Four Winds 5000
- 2003 Four Winds Fun Mover
- 2004 Four Winds Fun Mover
- 2004 Four Winds Majestic
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.