I was pumping gas into the rv and smelled a heavy fuel smell. After paying for the fuel as I was walking back to the vehicle, I noticed a puddle under the rv. Upon further investigation the fuel line is cracked all over and fuel is leaking out of it as I pump gas.
The worst 2008 Four Winds 5000 problems
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Recalls 1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: lines and fittings
- What is wrong
- Four winds is recalling 104 my 2008-2009 dutchmen express, chateau sport, and four winds 5000 motor homes. These motor homes may have improper routing of the propane gas line within the slide-out room.
- Risk
- Continued operation of the slide-room may result in a rupture of this propane supply line potentially causing a gas leak, fir or explosion resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Four winds will instruct owners to immediately turn off the propane supply valve, suspend use of propane appliances, and take the motor home to their nearest four winds dealer or service center for repair. Dealers will reconfigure the propane supply line to allow proper movement of the line without binding or chafing. The recall began on may 18, 2008. Owners may contact four winds at 1‑574‑266‑1111.
Recall number 08V189000 · Recall details
What 2008 Four Winds 5000 owners say
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Questions about the 2008 Four Winds 5000
Is the 2008 Four Winds 5000 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Four Winds 5000, fewer than a typical Four Winds 5000 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Four Winds 5000?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2008 Four Winds 5000 have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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