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Recall 08V-565: 2007–2008 Four Winds Hurricane, 2007–2008 Four Winds Windsport

FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Oct 24, 2008, covering about 49 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-565
Report date
Oct 24, 2008
Vehicles affected
49
Owners notified
Sep 19, 2008

The problem

Four winds is recalling 49 my 2007-2008 hurrican and windsport motor homes built on workhorse recreational vehicle chassis. The castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. The improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.

The risk

If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash.

The fix

Four winds is working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (Please see 08v442). Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or four winds at 1-800-860-5658.

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

ManufacturerFOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
ComponentSteering › Gear Box › Shaft Pitman
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number08V565000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Four Winds Hurricane2007, 2008All years
Four Winds Windsport2007, 2008All 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-565?

Four winds is recalling 49 my 2007-2008 hurrican and windsport motor homes built on workhorse recreational vehicle chassis. The castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. The improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.

How is recall 08V-565 fixed?

Four winds is working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (Please see 08v442). Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or four winds at 1-800-860-5658.

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.