Defect Description For Recall
On Motor Homes Built On Ford E-Series Chassis, The Air Filter Element Material Process Resulted In An Air Filter Paper Element That Can Smolder Or Burn. This Change In Filter Paper Composition Combined With The Configuration Of The Air InduCTIon System, May Allow Hot Carbon Particles To Contact The Air Filter Element During Certain Driving Conditions That Create Hot Particles.
Make Of Vehicle
FOUR WINDS
Model Of Vehicle
CHATEAU SPORT
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
04V529000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
These Hot Particles May Ignite The Air Filter Element With The Potential For Air InduCTIon System Damage Or Underhood Fire.
Fix Defect
Ford Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign. Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Air Filter Element. Owners Should Contact Ford At 1-800-392-3673 Or Four Winds At 937-295-2983.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Four Winds International
Start Of Manufacture
20020901
End Of Manufacture
20040731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1380
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Four Winds International
Date Report Received
20041027
Make Campaign Number
04S23