Electrical systemRecall 04V-139 · Four Winds vehicles
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL recall 04V-139 covers 408 Four Winds vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on March 23, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V139000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
CERTAIN MOTORHOMES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A 20/15 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A 15/15 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE THE BREAKER TO TRIP WHEN THE CIRCUIT IS OVERLOADED RESULTING IN A FIRE, WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE OCCUPANTS.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT BREAKER WITH THE CORRECT BREAKER. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 29, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FOUR WINDS AT 1-574-266-1111.
FOUR WINDS RECALL NO. R030008.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 2002 to March 31, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- INCORRECT ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BREAKERNHTSA