Four Winds Chateau Citation, Dutchmen Dorado, Hurricane, Magellan and 2 more (2006): Trailer hitches
Recall 05V465000 · Oct 6, 2005 · Four Winds International
221
vehicles affected
221
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05V465000
- Date
- Oct 6, 2005
- Maker
- Four Winds International
- Units affected
- 221
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Trailer hitches
- Model years
- 2006
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN CLASS A AND CLASS B MOTOR HOMES, THE HITCH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A SPACER PLATE THAT DOES NOT FIT FLUSH TO THE REAR EXTENSION.
What can happen
THIS CAUSES THE FASTENERS TO BE CORNER LOADED WHEN TIGHTENED WHICH COULD CAUSE THE HITCH TO FAIL DURING USAGE CAUSING A CRASH WHICH COULD RESULT IN DEATH AND INJURY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SPACER PLATE AND ADD SIX NEW BOLTS, WASHERS AND NUTS TO SECURE THE SPACER PLATE IN PLACE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOUR WINDS AT 574-266-1111.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Four Winds | Chateau Citation | 2006 |
| Four Winds | Dutchmen Dorado | 2006 |
| Four Winds | Hurricane | 2006 |
| Four Winds | Magellan | 2006 |
| Four Winds | Siesta | 2006 |
| Four Winds | Windsport | 2006 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 05V465000?
6 models: Four Winds Chateau Citation (2006), Four Winds Dutchmen Dorado (2006), Four Winds Hurricane (2006) and 3 more, about 221 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 05V465000?
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SPACER PLATE AND ADD SIX NEW BOLTS, WASHERS AND NUTS TO SECURE THE SPACER PLATE IN PLACE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOUR WINDS AT 574-266-1111.
What can happen?
THIS CAUSES THE FASTENERS TO BE CORNER LOADED WHEN TIGHTENED WHICH COULD CAUSE THE HITCH TO FAIL DURING USAGE CAUSING A CRASH WHICH COULD RESULT IN DEATH AND INJURY.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.