Recall 05V-272: 2005–2006 Four Winds Chateau, 2005 Four Winds Chateau Citation and 8 more
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jun 10, 2005, covering about 238 vehicles.
The problem
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 risk
At the incorrectly stated pressure, the rear tires are unable to support the gross axle weight rating (Gawr) for the rear axle.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V272000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Four Winds Chateau | 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Four Winds Chateau Citation | 2005 | All years |
| Four Winds Chateau Sport | 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Four Winds Dutchmen | 2005 | All years |
| Four Winds Dutchmen Dorado | 2005 | All years |
| Four Winds Dutchmen Express | 2005 | All years |
| Four Winds Four Winds | 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Four Winds Four Winds 5000 | 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Four Winds Four Winds Siesta | 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Four Winds FUN Mover | 2005 | 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 05V-272?
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.
How is recall 05V-272 fixed?
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.
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.