NHTSA Campaign 04V513000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Issued by FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL · Reported Oct 28, 2004 · 1,107 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS , A DIODE IN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Consequence
THE ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE AN ABS MALFUNCTION THAT WOULD ILLUMINATE THE ABS WARNING LIGHT, OR THE MODULE MAY OVERHEAT RESULTING IN A BURNING ODOR, SMOKE, AND/OR FIRE. THIS CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN OR UNATTENDED.
Remedy
FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUSE IN THE ABS CIRCUIT AND INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD OVER THE ABS MODULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR FOUR WINDS AT 937-295-2983.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOUR WINDS | CHATEAU | 2003 | 1,107 |
| FOUR WINDS | CHATEAU | 2004 | 1,107 |
| FOUR WINDS | CHATEAU SPORT | 2003 | 1,107 |
| FOUR WINDS | CHATEAU SPORT | 2004 | 1,107 |
| FOUR WINDS | DUTCHMEN | 2003 | 1,107 |
| FOUR WINDS | DUTCHMEN | 2004 | 1,107 |
| FOUR WINDS | DUTCHMEN EXPRESS | 2003 | 1,107 |
| FOUR WINDS | DUTCHMEN EXPRESS | 2004 | 1,107 |
| FOUR WINDS | FOUR WINDS | 2003 | 1,107 |
| FOUR WINDS | FOUR WINDS | 2004 | 1,107 |
| FOUR WINDS | FOUR WINDS 5000 | 2003 | 1,107 |
| FOUR WINDS | FOUR WINDS 5000 | 2004 | 1,107 |
| FOUR WINDS | FUN MOVER | 2003 | 1,107 |
| FOUR WINDS | FUN MOVER | 2004 | 1,107 |
| FOUR WINDS | MAJESTIC | 2004 | 1,107 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V513000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.