NHTSA Recall 04V565000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V565000; Date: Nov. 23, 2004
Consequently, the valve o-ring seal may fracture. Steering efforts may be slightly increased while braking or parking. Under certain driving conditions, a fractured seal may require a slight increase in the applied brake pedal effort to achieve the same vehicle deceleration rate as prior to the seat fracture.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Four Winds Chateau Sport; 2004 Four Winds Dutchmen Express; 2004 Four Winds Four Winds 5000
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Four Winds International
Affected Units:: 63
Recall Summary:
Certain motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, 'hydraulic and electric brake systems,' and no. 135, "passenger car brake systems. " some of these motorhomes were produced with an out-of-specification brake hydro-boost housing relief valve bore.
How to Fix:
Gm is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers are to replace the hydro-boost relief valve. Owners should contact GMC at 1-866-996-9463; or four winds at 937-295-2983.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 04v-045. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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