FOUR WINDS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 FREEDOM ELITE MODEL 21C MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED
— Recall Campaign #10V268000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 415 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
10V268000
| Manufacturer: | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 16, 2010 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 10V268000 |
| Units affected: | 415 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- THIS POTENTIALLY COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- 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 BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 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 .