Four Winds Four Winds 5000 2002
Model Four Winds 5000 made in 2002 by Four Winds got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline.
Model 2002
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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| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V449000 | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | from 06/19/1999 to 06/30/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 12918 | ODI | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | 11/04/2003 | 11/05/2003 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain travel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these ovens were produced with a defective panel. an electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a jumper or jump wire. this may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800-932-3837 or four winds at 1-219-266-1111. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V148000 | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | from 09/01/2002 to 02/28/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 99 | 04/05/2004 | ODI | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | 03/25/2004 | 03/29/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain motorhomes were manufactured with generators that could receive excess fuel supply pressure when the chassis engine is in operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in rough generator engine operation due to flooding and potential gasoline leakage which could result in a fire causing death or injury to the occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will mount a regulator bracket and reroute the fuel line to the back side of the generator. the recall began april 5, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact four winds at 1-574-266-1111. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Four winds recall no r030005.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||