Four Winds Wheels Recall 05V090000 (261 Vehicles)

The problem

On certain class b and class c motor homes, the spare wheels contain an incorrect offset. The center of the wheel was welded in the wrong position.

The risk

The wheel may rub against the brake caliper which could result in a brake failure increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

The spare wheels will be replaced free of charge. The recall beagn on may 13, 2005. Owners may contact four winds at 1-574-266-1111.

Contacts

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.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Four Winds dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 05V090000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2005 Four Winds Chateau	1	4	D
2006 Four Winds Chateau	3	3	D
2005 Four Winds Chateau Citation	0	3	F
2005 Four Winds Chateau Sport	0	3	D
2006 Four Winds Chateau Sport	1	2	C
2005 Four Winds Dutchmen	0	4	D
2005 Four Winds Dutchmen Dorado	1	3	-
2005 Four Winds Dutchmen Express	0	3	F
2006 Four Winds Four Winds	0	3	D
2005 Four Winds Four Winds 5000	0	3	D
2006 Four Winds Four Winds 5000	0	2	C
2005 Four Winds Four Winds Siesta	0	3	D
2006 Four Winds Four Winds Siesta	0	2	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2005 Four Winds Chateau

2006 Four Winds Chateau

2005 Four Winds Chateau Citation

2005 Four Winds Chateau Sport

2006 Four Winds Chateau Sport

2005 Four Winds Dutchmen

2005 Four Winds Dutchmen Dorado

2005 Four Winds Dutchmen Express

2006 Four Winds Four Winds

2005 Four Winds Four Winds 5000

2006 Four Winds Four Winds 5000

2005 Four Winds Four Winds Siesta

2006 Four Winds Four Winds Siesta

Questions

Is the 05V090000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 05V090000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 05V090000 announced?

FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL reported it to NHTSA on March 14, 2005. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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