Recall 10V268000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Defect Description
FOUR WINDS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 FREEDOM ELITE MODEL 21C MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 2009 THROUGH MAY 2010. THESE MOTOR HOMES DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED HEAT SHIELD OVER THE EXHAUST AS SPECIFIED BY THE CHASSIS MANUFACTURER. WITHOUT THE HEAT SHIELD IN PLACE HEAT IS NOT PROPERLY DISSIPATED AROUND THE EXHAUST OF THE VEHICLE.
Safety Consequence
THIS POTENTIALLY COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD BETWEEN THE EXHAUST AND THE RESIDENTIAL PART OF THE MOTOR HOME TO DISSIPATE ANY HEAT ACCUMULATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOUR WINDS AT 1-800-860-5658.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | FOUR WINDS | FREEDOM ELITE |
| 2010 | FOUR WINDS | FREEDOM ELITE |
| 2011 | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | FREEDOM ELITE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.