Recall 04V529000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Defect in 2003-2005 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,380 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 04V529000 |
| Manufacturer | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,380 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Affected Vehicles |
2003 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU, 2003 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN, 2003 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN EXPRESS, 2003 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS, 2003 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER, 2003 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU SPORT, 2003 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000, 2004 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN, 2004 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN EXPRESS, 2004 FOUR WINDS MAJESTIC, 2004 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU CITATION, 2004 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS SIESTA, 2004 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU, 2004 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000, 2004 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU SPORT, 2004 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER, 2004 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS, 2005 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS SIESTA, 2005 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN, 2005 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU, 2005 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000, 2005 FOUR WINDS MAJESTIC, 2005 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU CITATION, 2005 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU SPORT, 2005 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS, 2005 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN EXPRESS, 2005 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER, 2005 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN DORADO
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
THESE HOT PARTICLES MAY IGNITE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM DAMAGE OR UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for FOUR WINDS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V679000 | 2011 FOUR WINDS MONTECITO | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 59 | |
| 17V758000 | 2005 FOUR WINDS PRESIDIO | EQUIPMENT | 110,400 | |
| 15V745000 | 2009 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 12,656 | |
| 15V698000 | 2011 FOUR WINDS SERRANO | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 503 | |
| 12V516000 | 2009 FOUR WINDS PRESIDIO | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 634 | |
| 10V563000 | 2009 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 3,488 | |
| 11V058000 | 2011 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 371 | |
| 10V268000 | 2010 FOUR WINDS FREEDOM ELITE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 415 | |
| 10V026000 | 2010 FOUR WINDS MONTECITO | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 205 | |
| 09V331000 | 2010 FOUR WINDS ARISTOCRAT TRAILERS | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 51 |