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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V194📅 Apr 30, 2008

2006–2007 Four Winds Valencia recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

Four winds is recalling 120 my 2006-2007 Valencia motor homes built on freightliner chassis. The chassis contain steering filters that CAN plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.

💥 The risk

Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07V570). The recall is expected to begin during may 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or 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
08V194000
Manufacturer
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
Vehicles affected
120
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Nov 1, 2005 – Sep 30, 2006
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may also 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 08V194 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 08V194?

2006–2007 Four Winds Valencia. 120 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 or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.