ON MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS, THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT MATERIAL PROCESS RESULTED IN AN
— Recall Campaign #04V529000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,380 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
04V529000
| Manufacturer: | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 27, 2004 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 04V529000 |
| Units affected: | 1,380 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- THESE HOT PARTICLES MAY IGNITE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM DAMAGE OR UNDERHOOD FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- 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'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affects the following:
- 2003-2005 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU
- 2004-2005 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU CITATION
- 2003-2005 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU SPORT
- 2003-2005 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN
- 2005 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN DORADO
- 2003-2005 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN EXPRESS
- 2003-2005 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS
- 2003-2005 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000
- 2004-2005 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS SIESTA
- 2003-2005 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER
- 2004-2005 FOUR WINDS MAJESTIC