Four Winds Dutchmen Dorado
Model Dutchmen Dorado made by Four Winds got 4 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel/propulsion system. . There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 2005
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 | ||||||||||||||||
04V529000 | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | from 09/01/2002 to 07/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 1380 | MFR | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | 10/27/2004 | 11/03/2004 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
05V272000 | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | from 12/17/2004 to 02/24/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 238 | MFR | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | 06/10/2005 | 06/10/2005 | 571 | 120 | ||||||
Defect Summary | Certain motor homes built on ford e-450 chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.' the tire pressure is incorrectly listed on the label for the rear tires. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | At the incorrectly stated pressure, the rear tires are unable to support the gross axle weight rating (gawr) for the rear axle. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Owners and dealers will be mailed supplementary tire labels containing the correct rear tire inflation information. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or four winds at 1-574-266-1111. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
WHEELS | ||||||||||||||||
05V090000 | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | from 01/05/2005 to 03/01/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 261 | 05/13/2005 | MFR | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | 03/14/2005 | 03/15/2005 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain class b and class c motor homes, the spare wheels contain an incorrect offset. the center of the wheel was welded in the wrong position. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The wheel may rub against the brake caliper which could result in a brake failure increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The spare wheels will be replaced free of charge. the recall beagn on may 13, 2005. owners may contact four winds at 1-574-266-1111. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
09/14/2012 | 55390 | ||
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 four winds dutchmen dorado equipped with a 2005 ford e450 sd chassis. the contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, fuel began leaked from the vehicle abnormally. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 55,390 and the current mileage was unknown. | |||
09/14/2012 | 55390 | ||
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 four winds dutchmen dorado equipped with a 2005 ford e450 sd chassis. the contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, fuel began leaked from the vehicle abnormally. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 55,390 and the current mileage was unknown. kmj | |||
09/14/2012 | 55390 | ||
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 dutchmen dorado four winds, equipped with a 2005 ford e450 sd chassis. the contact stated while refueling fuel leaked from the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 55,390 and the current mileage was unknown. rds |