Tl* the contact owns a 2005 four winds dutchmen dorado equipped with a 2005 ford e450 sd chassis. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, fuel began leaked from the vehicle abnormally. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 55,390 and the current mileage was unknown. ...updated 10/19/12 *bf updated 10/31/2012
The worst 2005 Four Winds Dutchmen Dorado problems
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Recalls 3
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Certain motor homes built on ford e-450 chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.' the tire pressure is incorrectly listed on the label for the rear tires.
- Risk
- At the incorrectly stated pressure, the rear tires are unable to support the gross axle weight rating (gawr) for the rear axle.
- Remedy
- Owners and dealers will be mailed supplementary tire labels containing the correct rear tire inflation information. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673 or four winds at 1‑574‑266‑1111.
Recall number 05V272000 · Recall details
Wheels
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The wheel may rub against the brake caliper which could result in a brake failure increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 05V090000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On motor homes built on ford e-series chassis, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. This change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles.
- Risk
- These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Ford is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673 or four winds at 937‑295‑2983.
Recall number 04V529000 · Recall details
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Is the 2005 Four Winds Dutchmen Dorado reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Four Winds Dutchmen Dorado, close to a typical Dutchmen Dorado model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Four Winds Dutchmen Dorado?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2005 Four Winds Dutchmen Dorado have?
3 recalls, covering equipment, wheels and engine and engine cooling.
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