Defect Description For Recall
Four Winds Is Recalling 120 My 2006-2007 Valencia Motor Homes Built On Freightliner Chassis. The Chassis Contain Steering Filters That Can Plug Due To Failure Of The Screen Adhesion To The Filter Housing Causing A Rise In Return Line Pressure Potentially Leading To A Hose Separation From The Filter Or Steering Gear Fitting Resulting In A Sudden Loss Of Steering Fluid And Power Assist.
Make Of Vehicle
FOUR WINDS
Model Of Vehicle
VALENCIA
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
08V194000
Component Description
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
Effect Of Defect
Sudden Loss Of Steering Assist Without Warning Involving A Motor Home Could Be A Problem For Certain Drivers Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Freightliner Is ConduCTIng This Recall And Will Replace The Affected Filters With A Larger Filter (Please See 07V570). The Recall Is Expected To Begin During May 2008. Owners May Contact Freightliner At 1-800-547-0712 Or Four Winds At 1-574-266-1111.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Four Winds International
Start Of Manufacture
20051101
End Of Manufacture
20060930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
120
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Four Winds International
Date Report Received
20080430