NHTSA Campaign 03V069000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
Issued by FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL · Reported Mar 5, 2003 · 3,482 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
Consequence
IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 13, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FOUR WINDS AT 1-219-266-1111.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOUR WINDS | HURRICANE | 2000 | 3,482 |
| FOUR WINDS | HURRICANE | 2001 | 3,482 |
| FOUR WINDS | HURRICANE | 2002 | 3,482 |
| FOUR WINDS | HURRICANE | 2003 | 3,482 |
| FOUR WINDS | HURRICANE | 2004 | 3,482 |
| FOUR WINDS | INFINITY | 2000 | 3,482 |
| FOUR WINDS | INFINITY | 2001 | 3,482 |
| FOUR WINDS | INFINITY | 2002 | 3,482 |
| FOUR WINDS | INFINITY | 2003 | 3,482 |
| FOUR WINDS | WINDSPORT | 2000 | 3,482 |
| FOUR WINDS | WINDSPORT | 2001 | 3,482 |
| FOUR WINDS | WINDSPORT | 2002 | 3,482 |
| FOUR WINDS | WINDSPORT | 2003 | 3,482 |
| FOUR WINDS | WINDSPORT | 2004 | 3,482 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 03V069000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.