Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FOUR WINDS
Model Of Vehicle
CHATEAU CITATION
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
05V465000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Four Winds International
Start Of Manufacture
20050701
End Of Manufacture
20050930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
221
Date Owners Notified
20051111
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Four Winds International
Date Report Received
20051006