Four Winds Freedom Elite; Four Winds International Freedom Elite (2009-2011): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 10V268000 · Jun 16, 2010 · Four Winds International
415
vehicles affected
415
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10V268000
- Date
- Jun 16, 2010
- Maker
- Four Winds International
- Units affected
- 415
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Exhaust system
- Model years
- 2009-2011
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
FOUR WINDS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 FREEDOM ELITE MODEL 21C MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 2009 THROUGH MAY 2010. THESE MOTOR HOMES DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED HEAT SHIELD OVER THE EXHAUST AS SPECIFIED BY THE CHASSIS MANUFACTURER. WITHOUT THE HEAT SHIELD IN PLACE HEAT IS NOT PROPERLY DISSIPATED AROUND THE EXHAUST OF THE VEHICLE.
What can happen
THIS POTENTIALLY COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD BETWEEN THE EXHAUST AND THE RESIDENTIAL PART OF THE MOTOR HOME TO DISSIPATE ANY HEAT ACCUMULATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOUR WINDS AT 1-800-860-5658.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Four Winds | Freedom Elite | 2009-2010 |
| Four Winds International | Freedom Elite | 2011 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 10V268000?
2 models: Four Winds Freedom Elite (2009-2010), Four Winds International Freedom Elite (2011), about 415 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 10V268000?
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD BETWEEN THE EXHAUST AND THE RESIDENTIAL PART OF THE MOTOR HOME TO DISSIPATE ANY HEAT ACCUMULATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOUR WINDS AT 1-800-860-5658.
What can happen?
THIS POTENTIALLY COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.