2004 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN EXPRESS RECALL - #04V565000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CERTAIN MOTORHOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, 'HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS,' AND NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THESE MOTORHOMES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION BRAKE HYDRO-BOOST HOUSING RELIEF VALVE BORE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2004 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN EXPRESS |
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| Manufacturer |
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL |
| Manufactured between |
6/26/2003 - 10/21/2003 |
| Recalled on |
11/30/2004 |
| Influenced by |
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
63 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
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| Description |
CERTAIN MOTORHOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, 'HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS,' AND NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THESE MOTORHOMES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION BRAKE HYDRO-BOOST HOUSING RELIEF VALVE BORE. |
| Consequences |
CONSEQUENTLY, THE VALVE O-RING SEAL MAY FRACTURE. STEERING EFFORTS MAY BE SLIGHTLY INCREASED WHILE BRAKING OR PARKING. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, A FRACTURED SEAL MAY REQUIRE A SLIGHT INCREASE IN THE APPLIED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT TO ACHIEVE THE SAME VEHICLE DECELERATION RATE AS PRIOR TO THE SEAT FRACTURE. |
| Corrective action |
GM IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE HYDRO-BOOST RELIEF VALVE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GMC AT 1-866-996-9463; OR FOUR WINDS AT 937-295-2983. |
| Notes |
GM RECALL NO. 04V-045.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2004 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN EXPRESS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2004 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN EXPRESS Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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