Defect Description For Recall
Four Winds Is Recalling Certain My 2008-2009 Motor Home Chassis Equipped With Saf-Holland Adl Series Rear Suspensions. In Some Instances The Transverse Beam Was Not Properly Welded Which Could Result In A Failure Of The Weld.
Make Of Vehicle
FOUR WINDS
Model Of Vehicle
PRESIDIO 360
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08V335000
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
If The Weld Fails, Vehicle Stability While Cornering Could Be Affected Resulting In Loss Of Vehicle Control, Possibly Resulting In A Crash. In Addition, The Transverse Beam Could Drop To The Ground Causing Sparks That Could Cause A Fire Hazard.
Fix Defect
Four Winds Is Working With Daimler Trucks And Saf-Holland To Have A Visual InspeCTIon Of The Adl Transverse Beam Performed. If A Weld Defect Is Identified, Saf-Holland Will Provide A Service Replacement Kit That Contains A New Transverse Beam, All Necessary Installation Hardware, Beam Replacement, And InstruCTIons Free Of Charge (Please See 08E031 And 08V269). Owners May Contact Saf-Holland At 1-231-773-3271, Daimler Trucks At 1-800-547-0712, Or Four Winds At 1-800-860-5658.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Four Winds International
Start Of Manufacture
20070901
End Of Manufacture
20080731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
69
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Four Winds International
Date Report Received
20080711