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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 08V189📅 Apr 25, 2008

2008–2009 Four Winds Chateau Sport & 2008–2009 Four Winds Dutchmen Express + 1 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The 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.

🔧 The fix

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 fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V189000
Manufacturer
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
Vehicles affected
104
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 18, 2008
Built
Sep 1, 2007 – Apr 30, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V189 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V189?

2008–2009 Four Winds Chateau Sport & 2008–2009 Four Winds Dutchmen Express + 1 more. 104 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Four Winds dealer to book the free repair.