Four Winds Dutchmen Express 2004

Model Dutchmen Express made in 2004 by Four Winds got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 2004

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
04V513000FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONALfrom 09/01/2002 to 01/31/2004V (Vehicle)1107MFRFOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL10/28/200410/28/2004
Defect SummaryOn motor homes built on ford e-series chassis , a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short.
Consequence SummaryThe electrical short may cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. this condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended.
Corrective SummaryFord motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will install a new fuse in the abs circuit and install a heat shield over the abs module. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or four winds at 937-295-2983.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
04V529000FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONALfrom 09/01/2002 to 07/31/2004V (Vehicle)1380MFRFOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL10/27/200411/03/2004
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryThese hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.
Corrective SummaryFord 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.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
04V565000FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONALfrom 06/26/2003 to 10/21/2003V (Vehicle)63MFRFOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL11/23/200411/30/2004571105 135
Defect SummaryCertain motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, 'hydraulic and electric brake systems,' and no. 135, passenger car brake systems. some of these motorhomes were produced with an out-of-specification brake hydro-boost housing relief valve bore.
Consequence SummaryConsequently, the valve o-ring seal may fracture. steering efforts may be slightly increased while braking or parking. under certain driving conditions, a fractured seal may require a slight increase in the applied brake pedal effort to achieve the same vehicle deceleration rate as prior to the seat fracture.
Corrective SummaryGm is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers are to replace the hydro-boost relief valve. owners should contact gmc at 1-866-996-9463; or four winds at 937-295-2983.
NotesGm recall no. 04v-045.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration