Four Winds 2006 Trailer Hitches recall
Recalled October 6, 2005 · NHTSA recall 05V465000 · Four Winds
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Units
221 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Four Winds CHATEAU CITATION · Four Winds DUTCHMEN DORADO · Four Winds HURRICANE · Four Winds MAGELLAN · Four Winds SIESTA · Four Winds WINDSPORT
Manufacturer(s)
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →