Four Winds International | NHTSA Recall #05V465000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V465000 by Four Winds International. Includes 221 affected units, HITCH SPACER PLATE REPLACEMENT, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain class a and class b motor homes, the hitch may have been manufactured with a spacer plate that does not fit flush to the rear extension.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new spacer plate and add six new bolts, washers and nuts to secure the spacer plate in place. the recall began on november 11, 2005. owners may contact four winds at 574-266-1111.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V465000

Manufacturer: Four Winds International

Report Received Date: 2005-10-06T00:00:00

Subject: Hitch spacer plate replacement

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 221

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain class a and class b motor homes, the hitch may have been manufactured with a spacer plate that does not fit flush to the rear extension.

Consequence Summary: This causes the fasteners to be corner loaded when tightened which could cause the hitch to fail during usage causing a crash which could result in death and injury.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a new spacer plate and add six new bolts, washers and nuts to secure the spacer plate in place. the recall began on november 11, 2005. owners may contact four winds at 574-266-1111.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ewqw.vh9r.xtr5

NHTSA ID: 05V465000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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