Four Winds Chateau Sport, Dutchmen Express, Four Winds 5000 (2008-2009): Equipment
Recall 08V189000 · Apr 24, 2008 · Four Winds International
104
vehicles affected
104
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V189000
- Date
- Apr 24, 2008
- Maker
- Four Winds International
- Units affected
- 104
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Recreational vehicle/trailer > Lpg systems > Lines and fittings
- Model years
- 2008-2009
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Four Winds | Chateau Sport | 2008-2009 |
| Four Winds | Dutchmen Express | 2008-2009 |
| Four Winds | Four Winds 5000 | 2008-2009 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V189000?
3 models: Four Winds Chateau Sport (2008-2009), Four Winds Dutchmen Express (2008-2009), Four Winds Four Winds 5000 (2008-2009), about 104 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V189000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.