Four Winds International Freedom Elite
Model Freedom Elite made by Four Winds International got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment.
Model 2011
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 - EXHAUST SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V268000 | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | from 02/01/2009 to 05/30/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 415 | MFR | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | 06/16/2010 | 06/16/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Four winds is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 freedom elite model 21c motor homes manufactured from february 2009 through may 2010. these motor homes do not have the required heat shield over the exhaust as specified by the chassis manufacturer. without the heat shield in place heat is not properly dissipated around the exhaust of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This potentially could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a heat shield between the exhaust and the residential part of the motor home to dissipate any heat accumulation. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during june 2010. owners may contact four winds at 1-800-860-5658. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
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| 10V523000 | THOR MOTOR COACH | from 03/10/2010 to 10/21/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 213 | 11/08/2010 | MFR | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | 10/26/2010 | 10/29/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Tmc is recalling certain model year 2011 damon daybreak, four winds freedom elite, and hurricane recreational vehicles equipped with atwood 35 series range ovens. a potential exists for a small fracture within the line delivering gas to the oven cavity burner. such a fracture may cause propane gas to leak from the line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion causing property damage and/or personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Tmc is working with atwood and will replace or repair the stoves free of charge. the safety recall began on november 8, 2010. owners may contact atwood at 1-574-266-4749 or tmc warranty/service department at 877-855-2867. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||