NHTSA Recall 08V565000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V565000; Date: Oct. 24, 2008
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Four Winds Hurricane; 2008 Four Winds Hurricane; 2007 Four Winds Windsport; 2008 Four Winds Windsport
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman
Manufactured by: Four Winds International
Affected Units:: 49
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 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: Sep 19, 2008
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