NHTSA Recall 05V465000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V465000; Date: Oct. 6, 2005
This causes the fasteners to be corner loaded when tightened which could cause the hitch to fail during usage causing a crash which could result in death and injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Four Winds Chateau Citation; 2006 Four Winds Dutchmen Dorado; 2006 Four Winds Hurricane; 2006 Four Winds Magellan; 2006 Four Winds Siesta; 2006 Four Winds Windsport
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Four Winds International
Affected Units:: 221
Recall Summary:
On certain class a and class b motor homes, the hitch may have been manufactured with a spacer plate that does not fit flush to the rear extension.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new spacer plate and add six new bolts, washers and nuts to secure the spacer plate in place. The recall began on November 11, 2005. Owners may contact four winds at 574-266-1111.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 11, 2005
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