2003 Four Winds Dutchmen Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 2003 Four Winds Dutchmen problems

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Electrical system: wiringReported October 28, 2004 · 1,107 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On motor homes built on ford e-series chassis , a diode in the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module may experience an electrical short.
Risk: The electrical short may cause an ABS malfunction that would illuminate the ABS warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. This condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended.
Remedy: Ford motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will install a new fuse in the ABS circuit and install a heat shield over the ABS module. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673 or four winds at 937‑295‑2983.

Recall number 04V513000 · Recall details

Engine and engine coolingReported October 27, 2004 · 1,380 vehicles affected

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

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported November 4, 2003 · 12,918 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain travel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these ovens were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.
Risk: An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.
Remedy: Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800‑932‑3837 or four winds at 1‑219‑266‑1111.

Recall number 03V449000 · Recall details

Is the 2003 Four Winds Dutchmen reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2003 Four Winds Dutchmen.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Four Winds Dutchmen?

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How many recalls does the 2003 Four Winds Dutchmen have?

3 recalls, covering electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment.

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