Four Winds Dutchmen 2006
Model Dutchmen made in 2006 by Four Winds got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment and structure. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 2006
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
06V351000 | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | V (Vehicle) | 692 | MFR | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | 09/13/2006 | 09/13/2006 | |||||||||
Defect Summary | On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with gm 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. if the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Chevrolet and workhorse are handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225 and 06v289). dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, workhorse at 877-294-6773 or thor industries at 937-596-6849. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||
07/15/2006 | 9682 | 1 | 04/26/2006 |
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dutchmen 34r (na) camper. while driving less than 65 mph, the roof of the cab dropped approximately one inch. the outside air began blowing inside of the vehicle, which created massive wind circulation. approximately one year ago, four screws detached from the television overhead component and fell on the passenger. she sustained massive injuries and underwent surgery on her neck and shoulder. the failure and current mileages were less than 30,000. updated 12/22/08 *cn water was leaking from the rear bedroom light and skylight, the seal were falling off the slideouts, the window over the kitchen table would open while the rv was in motion. hydraulic fluid was leaking out of the reservoir, the leveling lights were not working, the drivers side jack would not come up. the generator shut off on its own. it was discovered that the fuel pump failed. the exhaust hangers were replaced. updated 12/24/08. *jb | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
07/15/2006 | 9682 | 1 | 04/26/2006 |
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dutchmen 34r (na) camper. while driving less than 65 mph, the roof of the cab dropped approximately one inch. the outside air began blowing inside of the vehicle, which created massive wind circulation. approximately one year ago, four screws detached from the television overhead component and fell on the passenger. she sustained massive injuries and underwent surgery on her neck and shoulder. the failure and current mileages were less than 30,000. updated 12/22/08 *cn water was leaking from the rear bedroom light and skylight, the seal were falling off the slideouts, the window over the kitchen table would open while the rv was in motion. hydraulic fluid was leaking out of the reservoir, the leveling lights were not working, the drivers side jack would not come up. the generator shut off on its own. it was discovered that the fuel pump failed. the exhaust hangers were replaced. updated 12/24/08. *jb |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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NY | SYRACUSE | 13209 | MEYERS RV CENTERS | 315-451-1266 |