| Make : FOUR WINDS | Model : WINDSPORT | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20020601 - 20030331 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V139000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040429 | Date Received by ODI: 20040323 | Date Added to Database: 20040325 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: R030008 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 408 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN MOTORHOMES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A 20/15 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A 15/15 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE THE BREAKER TO TRIP WHEN THE CIRCUIT IS OVERLOADED RESULTING IN A FIRE, WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE OCCUPANTS. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT BREAKER WITH THE CORRECT BREAKER. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 29, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FOUR WINDS AT 1-574-266-1111. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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