Four Winds International | NHTSA Recall #08V335000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V335000 by Four Winds International. Includes 69 affected units, TRANSVERSE BEAM/SAF HOLLAND, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V335000

Manufacturer: Four Winds International

Report Received Date: 2008-07-11T00:00:00

Subject: Transverse beam/saf holland

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 69

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 08V335000

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Created At: 1742808662

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