Defect Description For Recall
These Travel Trailers Have Too Light A Hitch Weight As A Percentage Of Total Trailer Weight.
Make Of Vehicle
FOUR WINDS
Model Of Vehicle
19A
Year
1992
Recall Campaign Number
93V130000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
Low Hitch Weight Can Result In Instability And PoordireCTIonal Control Between The Tow Vehicle And The Travel Trailer.
Fix Defect
Steel Bars Will Be Added To The Hitch Portion Of The Trailer Frame To Attain Or Exceed 10 Percent Of The Trailer Weight To The Hitch Weight As Recommended By Industry Guideline.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Four Winds International
Start Of Manufacture
19911101
End Of Manufacture
19930401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1024
Date Owners Notified
19930726
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Four Winds Cmpr. Mfg. Co.
Date Report Received
19930825