Recall 01V-097: 2000–2001 Four Winds Chateau, 2000–2001 Four Winds Dutchmen and 6 more
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Mar 30, 2001, covering about 3,150 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: certain motorhomes equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by AM-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
The risk
Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
The fix
Am-safe notified four winds' customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge. Owner notification began august 31, 2000. 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 AM-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330 or four winds at 219-266-1111.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 01V097003 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Four Winds Chateau | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Four Winds Dutchmen | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Four Winds Four Winds | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Four Winds FUN Mover | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Four Winds Hurricane | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Four Winds Infinity | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Four Winds Majestic | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Four Winds Windsport | 2000, 2001 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 01V-097?
Vehicle description: certain motorhomes equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by AM-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
How is recall 01V-097 fixed?
Am-safe notified four winds' customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge. Owner notification began august 31, 2000. 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 AM-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330 or four winds at 219-266-1111.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.