Recall 08V194000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Defect in 2006-2007 FOUR WINDS VALENCIA
RECALL This recall affects up to 120 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V194000 |
| Manufacturer | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL |
| Vehicles Affected | 120 |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST WITHOUT WARNING INVOLVING A MOTOR HOME COULD BE A PROBLEM FOR CERTAIN DRIVERS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 10V563000 | 2009 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 3,488 | |
| 11V058000 | 2011 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 371 | |
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