NHTSA Recall 04V513000
Filed by FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2004-10-28. An estimated 1,107 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS , A DIODE IN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Risk
THE ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE AN ABS MALFUNCTION THAT WOULD ILLUMINATE THE ABS WARNING LIGHT, OR THE MODULE MAY OVERHEAT RESULTING IN A BURNING ODOR, SMOKE, AND/OR FIRE. THIS CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN OR UNATTENDED.
What the manufacturer will do
FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUSE IN THE ABS CIRCUIT AND INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD OVER THE ABS MODULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR FOUR WINDS AT 937-295-2983.
Manufacturer campaign number: 04S22
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).
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2003 Four Winds Chateau Sport
- 2004 Four Winds Chateau Sport
- 2003 Four Winds Chateau
- 2004 Four Winds Chateau
- 2003 Four Winds Dutchmen Express
- 2004 Four Winds Dutchmen Express
- 2003 Four Winds Dutchmen
- 2004 Four Winds Dutchmen
- 2003 Four Winds Four Winds 5000
- 2004 Four Winds Four Winds 5000
- 2003 Four Winds Four Winds
- 2004 Four Winds Four Winds
- 2003 Four Winds Fun Mover
- 2004 Four Winds Fun Mover
- 2004 Four Winds Majestic