Four Winds 2007–2008 Steering recall
Recalled October 24, 2008 · NHTSA recall 08V565000 · Four Winds
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Units
49 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Four Winds HURRICANE · Four Winds WINDSPORT
Manufacturer(s)
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →