Four Winds International | NHTSA Recall #08V194000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V194000 by Four Winds International. Includes 120 affected units, POWER STEERING FILTER PLUGS/FREIGHTLINER, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Four winds is recalling 120 my 2006-2007 valencia motor homes built on freightliner chassis. the chassis contain steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.

Corrective Action

Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). the recall is expected to begin during may 2008. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or four winds at 1-574-266-1111.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V194000

Manufacturer: Four Winds International

Report Received Date: 2008-04-30T00:00:00

Subject: Power steering filter plugs/freightliner

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 120

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Four winds is recalling 120 my 2006-2007 valencia motor homes built on freightliner chassis. the chassis contain steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.

Consequence Summary: Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). the recall is expected to begin during may 2008. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or four winds at 1-574-266-1111.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-57w8-9yr3~dee5

NHTSA ID: 08V194000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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