Auto Recalls for Consumers

2004 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000 Recall - Campaign #04V565000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2004 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000 RECALL - #04V565000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

CERTAIN MOTORHOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, 'HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS,' AND NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THESE MOTORHOMES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION BRAKE HYDRO-BOOST HOUSING RELIEF VALVE BORE.

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Vehicle 2004 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000
Manufacturer FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
Manufactured between 6/2/2003 - 2/25/2004
Recalled on 11/30/2004
Influenced by FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
Owners Notified on 1/1/1900
# Affected 63
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
 
Description CERTAIN MOTORHOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, 'HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS,' AND NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THESE MOTORHOMES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION BRAKE HYDRO-BOOST HOUSING RELIEF VALVE BORE.
Consequences CONSEQUENTLY, THE VALVE O-RING SEAL MAY FRACTURE. STEERING EFFORTS MAY BE SLIGHTLY INCREASED WHILE BRAKING OR PARKING. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, A FRACTURED SEAL MAY REQUIRE A SLIGHT INCREASE IN THE APPLIED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT TO ACHIEVE THE SAME VEHICLE DECELERATION RATE AS PRIOR TO THE SEAT FRACTURE.
Corrective action GM IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE HYDRO-BOOST RELIEF VALVE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GMC AT 1-866-996-9463; OR FOUR WINDS AT 937-295-2983.
Notes GM RECALL NO. 04V-045.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2004 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING

2004 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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