Defect Description For Recall
Certain Motorhomes Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 105, ‘Hydraulic And Electric Brake Systems,’ And No. 135, “Passenger Car Brake Systems.” Some Of These Motorhomes Were Produced With An Out-Of-Specification Brake Hydro-Boost Housing Relief Valve Bore.
Make Of Vehicle
FOUR WINDS
Model Of Vehicle
CHATEAU SPORT
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
04V565000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Effect Of Defect
Consequently, The Valve O-Ring Seal May Fracture. Steering Efforts May Be Slightly Increased While Braking Or Parking. Under Certain Driving Conditions, A Fractured Seal May Require A Slight Increase In The Applied Brake Pedal Effort To Achieve The Same Vehicle Deceleration Rate As Prior To The Seat Fracture.
Fix Defect
GM Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign. Dealers Are To Replace The Hydro-Boost Relief Valve. Owners Should Contact GMC At 1-866-996-9463; Or Four Winds At 937-295-2983.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Four Winds International
Start Of Manufacture
20030711
End Of Manufacture
20030930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
63
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Four Winds International
Date Report Received
20041123
Make Campaign Number
04V-045
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
105