Four Winds Recall 05V272000: Equipment, Other, Labels
NHTSA recall 05V272000 · announced June 10, 2005 · filed by Four Winds International · 238 units affected
The problem
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-450 CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.' THE TIRE PRESSURE IS INCORRECTLY LISTED ON THE LABEL FOR THE REAR TIRES.
The risk
AT THE INCORRECTLY STATED PRESSURE, THE REAR TIRES ARE UNABLE TO SUPPORT THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) FOR THE REAR AXLE.
What to do
OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL BE MAILED SUPPLEMENTARY TIRE LABELS CONTAINING THE CORRECT REAR TIRE INFLATION INFORMATION. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR FOUR WINDS AT 1-574-266-1111.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2005 Four Winds Chateau
- 2006 Four Winds Chateau
- 2005 Four Winds Chateau Citation
- 2005 Four Winds Chateau Sport
- 2006 Four Winds Chateau Sport
- 2005 Four Winds Dutchmen
- 2005 Four Winds Dutchmen Dorado
- 2005 Four Winds Dutchmen Express
- 2005 Four Winds Four Winds
- 2006 Four Winds Four Winds
- 2005 Four Winds Four Winds 5000
- 2006 Four Winds Four Winds 5000
- 2005 Four Winds Four Winds Siesta
- 2006 Four Winds Four Winds Siesta
- 2005 Four Winds Fun Mover
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.