Recall 08V-189: 2008–2009 Four Winds Chateau Sport, 2008–2009 Four Winds Dutchmen Express and 1 more
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Apr 24, 2008, covering about 104 vehicles.
The problem
Four winds is recalling 104 my 2008-2009 dutchmen express, chateau sport, and four winds 5000 motor homes. These motor homes may have improper routing of the propane gas line within the slide-out room.
The risk
Continued operation of the slide-room may result in a rupture of this propane supply line potentially causing a gas leak, fir or explosion resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Four winds will instruct owners to immediately turn off the propane supply valve, suspend use of propane appliances, and take the motor home to their nearest four winds dealer or service center for repair. Dealers will reconfigure the propane supply line to allow proper movement of the line without binding or chafing. The recall began on may 18, 2008. Owners may contact four winds at 1-574-266-1111.
Notes
Customers may 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 › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Lpg Systems › Lines and Fittings |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V189000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Four Winds Chateau Sport | 2008, 2009 | All years |
| Four Winds Dutchmen Express | 2008, 2009 | All years |
| Four Winds Four Winds 5000 | 2008, 2009 | 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 08V-189?
Four winds is recalling 104 my 2008-2009 dutchmen express, chateau sport, and four winds 5000 motor homes. These motor homes may have improper routing of the propane gas line within the slide-out room.
How is recall 08V-189 fixed?
Four winds will instruct owners to immediately turn off the propane supply valve, suspend use of propane appliances, and take the motor home to their nearest four winds dealer or service center for repair. Dealers will reconfigure the propane supply line to allow proper movement of the line without binding or chafing. The recall began on may 18, 2008. Owners may contact 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.