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2007-2008 Four Winds Hurricane and Four Winds Windsport recall: shaft pitman

Four Winds International reported this safety recall on October 24, 2008. It covers about 49 vehicles.

vehicles affected
49
reported
Oct 24, 2008
owners notified
Sep 19, 2008
related complaints
1

Steering: gear box: shaft pitman

What is wrong
Four winds is recalling 49 my 2007-2008 hurrican and windsport motor homes built on workhorse recreational vehicle chassis. The castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. The improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.
Risk
If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash.
Remedy
Four winds is working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (please see 08v442). Owners may contact workhorse at 1‑877‑946‑7731 or four winds at 1‑800‑860‑5658.

Recall number 08V565000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about steering problems.

2007 Four Winds Hurricane2008 Four Winds Hurricane2007 Four Winds Windsport2008 Four Winds Windsport

Questions about recall 08V565000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2008 Four Winds Hurricane and Four Winds Windsport shaft pitman?

Yes. Recall 08V565000, reported on October 24, 2008, covers about 49 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V565000?

Four winds is working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (please see 08v442). Owners may contact workhorse at 1‑877‑946‑7731 or four winds at 1‑800‑860‑5658.

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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