Auto Recalls for Consumers

2007 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT Recall - Campaign #08V565000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2007 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT RECALL - #08V565000

RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX : SHAFT PITMAN

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.

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Vehicle 2007 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT
Manufacturer FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
Manufactured between 2/1/2006 - 3/31/2008
Recalled on 10/24/2008
Influenced by FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
Owners Notified on 9/19/2008
# Affected 49
Recalled for STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
 
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action 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.
See also 2007 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT Recall for STEERING

2007 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, LPG SYSTEMS, LINES AND FITTINGS

2007 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2007 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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