Four Winds International | NHTSA Recall #08V565000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V565000 by Four Winds International. Includes 49 affected units, STEERING DRAG LINK/PITMAN ARM CONNECTION/WORKHORSE, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Four winds is recalling 49 my 2007-2008 hurrican and windsport motor homes built on workhorse recreational vehicle chassis. the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. the improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.

Corrective Action

Four winds is working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (please see 08v442). owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or four winds at 1-800-860-5658.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V565000

Manufacturer: Four Winds International

Report Received Date: 2008-10-24T00:00:00

Subject: Steering drag link/pitman arm connection/workhorse

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 49

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Four winds is recalling 49 my 2007-2008 hurrican and windsport motor homes built on workhorse recreational vehicle chassis. the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. the improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.

Consequence Summary: If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash.

Corrective Action: Four winds is working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (please see 08v442). owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 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: 08V565000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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