Four Winds Presidio 2007
Model Presidio made in 2007 by Four Winds got 3 recalls. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 2007
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V563000 | THOR MOTOR COACH | from 05/03/2004 to 09/21/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 3488 | 01/12/2011 | MFR | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | 11/16/2010 | 11/16/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Tmc is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 damon and four winds recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. the population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. the response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak, may not shut-off in sufficient time to prevent a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Tmc is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional nformation. the recall began on january 12, 2011. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or thor motor coach at 1-877-855-2867. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 08V368000 | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | from 06/01/2003 to 07/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 1633 | 10/22/2008 | ODI | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | 07/21/2008 | 07/31/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Four winds is recalling 1,633 my 2004-2007 mandalay, my 2005-2007 presidio, and my 2006-2007 valencia motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Four winds is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or four winds at 1-800-860-5658. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG LINES AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V047000 | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | from 05/23/2006 to 03/05/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 26 | 03/13/2007 | MFR | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | 02/12/2007 | 02/14/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain motor homes may have improper routing or support of the propane (lp) gas line to the kitchen slide-out room. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Continued operation of the lp system may result in a rupture of the gas line causing a gas leak which could result in fire or an explosion. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be instructed not to use the lp system until they can take their motor homes in to the dealers for repair. dealers will reconfigure the lp gas system piping to eliminate the potential for binding or kinking. the recall began on march 13, 2007. owners may contact four winds at 1-574-266-1111. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||