2008 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY RECALL - #08V335000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION
FOUR WINDS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2008-2009 MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH SAF-HOLLAND ADL SERIES REAR SUSPENSIONS. IN SOME INSTANCES THE TRANSVERSE BEAM WAS NOT PROPERLY WELDED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FAILURE OF THE WELD.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY |
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| Manufacturer |
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/2007 - 7/31/2008 |
| Recalled on |
7/24/2008 |
| Influenced by |
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
69 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION |
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| Description |
FOUR WINDS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2008-2009 MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH SAF-HOLLAND ADL SERIES REAR SUSPENSIONS. IN SOME INSTANCES THE TRANSVERSE BEAM WAS NOT PROPERLY WELDED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FAILURE OF THE WELD. |
| Consequences |
IF THE WELD FAILS, VEHICLE STABILITY WHILE CORNERING COULD BE AFFECTED RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSVERSE BEAM COULD DROP TO THE GROUND CAUSING SPARKS THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD. |
| Corrective action |
FOUR WINDS IS WORKING WITH DAIMLER TRUCKS AND SAF-HOLLAND TO HAVE A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE ADL TRANSVERSE BEAM PERFORMED. IF A WELD DEFECT IS IDENTIFIED, SAF-HOLLAND WILL PROVIDE A SERVICE REPLACEMENT KIT THAT CONTAINS A NEW TRANSVERSE BEAM, ALL NECESSARY INSTALLATION HARDWARE, BEAM REPLACEMENT, AND INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 08E031 AND 08V269). OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAF-HOLLAND AT 1-231-773-3271, DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712, OR FOUR WINDS AT 1-800-860-5658. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS MAY 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 |
2008 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT PITMAN
2008 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2008 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
2008 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2008 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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