CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-450 CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR
— Recall Campaign #05V272000
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-450 CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.' THE TIRE PRESSURE IS INCORRECTLY LISTED ON THE LABEL FOR THE REAR TIRES.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 238 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
05V272000
| Manufacturer: | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 10, 2005 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 05V272000 |
| Units affected: | 238 |
- Description:
- CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-450 CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.' THE TIRE PRESSURE IS INCORRECTLY LISTED ON THE LABEL FOR THE REAR TIRES.
- Consequeces:
- AT THE INCORRECTLY STATED PRESSURE, THE REAR TIRES ARE UNABLE TO SUPPORT THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) FOR THE REAR AXLE.
- Corrective action:
- OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL BE MAILED SUPPLEMENTARY TIRE LABELS CONTAINING THE CORRECT REAR TIRE INFLATION INFORMATION. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR FOUR WINDS AT 1-574-266-1111.
- Notes:
- CUSTOMERS 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.
Affects the following:
- 2005 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU CITATION
- 2005 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN
- 2005 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN DORADO
- 2005 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN EXPRESS
- 2005 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER
- 2005-2006 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU
- 2005-2006 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU SPORT
- 2005-2006 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS
- 2005-2006 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000
- 2005-2006 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS SIESTA