Recall 10V268000: Four winds international

Report received

Jun 16, 2010

Manufacturer

Four winds international

Potentially affected

415vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Four winds is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 freedom elite model 21c motor homes manufactured from february 2009 through may 2010. These motor homes do not have the required heat shield over the exhaust as specified by the chassis manufacturer. Without the heat shield in place heat is not properly dissipated around the exhaust of the vehicle.

Possible consequence

This potentially could result in a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install a heat shield between the exhaust and the residential part of the motor home to dissipate any heat accumulation. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on june 23, 2010. Owners may contact four winds at 1-800-860-5658.