2010 Four Winds Freedom Elite | 2009 Four Winds Freedom Elite | 2011 Four Winds International Freedom Elite — Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
Published June 16, 2010 · Recall initiated: June 16, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V268000, published June 16, 2010. Recalling firm: FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL; 2010 Four Winds Freedom Elite | 2009 Four Winds Freedom Elite | 2011 Four Winds International Freedom Elite — Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FOUR WINDS
- Model
- FREEDOM ELITE
- Manufacturer
- FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Lot
- 2010 FOUR WINDS FREEDOM ELITE | 2009 FOUR WINDS FREEDOM ELITE | 2011 FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL FREEDOM ELITE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Four Winds Freedom Elite | 2009 Four Winds Freedom Elite | 2011 Four Winds International Freedom Elite — Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V268000 on June 16, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOUR WINDS. Model: FREEDOM ELITE.