Recall 93V130000 — TRAILER HITCHES Defect in 1992-1993 FOUR WINDS 26FQ
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,024 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 93V130000 |
| Manufacturer | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,024 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1992 FOUR WINDS 26FQ, 1992 FOUR WINDS 26DQ, 1992 FOUR WINDS 26L, 1992 FOUR WINDS 19D, 1992 FOUR WINDS 19A, 1992 FOUR WINDS 30S, 1992 FOUR WINDS 24B, 1992 FOUR WINDS 26Q, 1992 FOUR WINDS 30DT, 1993 FOUR WINDS 26L, 1993 FOUR WINDS 24B, 1993 FOUR WINDS 26DQ, 1993 FOUR WINDS 26DD, 1993 FOUR WINDS 19A, 1993 FOUR WINDS 30DT, 1993 FOUR WINDS 26Q, 1993 FOUR WINDS 19D, 1993 FOUR WINDS 26FQ, 1993 FOUR WINDS 30S, 1993 FOUR WINDS 24Q
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Defect Description
THESE TRAVEL TRAILERS HAVE TOO LIGHT A HITCH WEIGHT AS A PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT.
Safety Consequence
LOW HITCH WEIGHT CAN RESULT IN INSTABILITY AND POORDIRECTIONAL CONTROL BETWEEN THE TOW VEHICLE AND THE TRAVEL TRAILER.
Remedy
STEEL BARS WILL BE ADDED TO THE HITCH PORTION OF THE TRAILER FRAME TO ATTAIN OR EXCEED 10 PERCENT OF THE TRAILER WEIGHT TO THE HITCH WEIGHT AS RECOMMENDED BY INDUSTRY GUIDELINE.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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