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2008-2009 Four Winds Chateau Sport, Four Winds Dutchmen Express and others recall: lines and fittings

Four Winds International reported this safety recall on April 24, 2008. It covers about 104 vehicles.

vehicles affected
104
reported
Apr 24, 2008
owners notified
May 18, 2008

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V189000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2009 Four Winds Chateau Sport, Four Winds Dutchmen Express and others lines and fittings?

Yes. Recall 08V189000, reported on April 24, 2008, covers about 104 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V189000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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