Defect Description For Recall
Four Winds Is Recalling 104 My 2008-2009 Dutchmen Express, Chateau Sport, And Four Winds 5000 Motor Homes. These Motor Homes May Have Improper Routing Of The Propane Gas Line Within The Slide-Out Room.
Make Of Vehicle
FOUR WINDS
Model Of Vehicle
CHATEAU SPORT
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
08V189000
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
Continued Operation Of The Slide-Room May Result In A Rupture Of This Propane Supply Line Potentially Causing A Gas Leak, Fir Or Explosion Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Four Winds Will Instruct Owners To Immediately Turn Off The Propane Supply Valve, Suspend Use Of Propane Appliances, And Take The Motor Home To Their Nearest Four Winds Dealer Or Service Center For Repair. Dealers Will Reconfigure The Propane Supply Line To Allow Proper Movement Of The Line Without Binding Or Chafing. The Recall Began On May 18, 2008. Owners May Contact Four Winds At 1-574-266-1111.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Four Winds International
Start Of Manufacture
20070901
End Of Manufacture
20080430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
104
Date Owners Notified
20080518
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Four Winds International
Date Report Received
20080424