NHTSA Campaign 05V272000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Issued by FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL · Reported Jun 10, 2005 · 238 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-450 CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.' THE TIRE PRESSURE IS INCORRECTLY LISTED ON THE LABEL FOR THE REAR TIRES.
Consequence
AT THE INCORRECTLY STATED PRESSURE, THE REAR TIRES ARE UNABLE TO SUPPORT THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) FOR THE REAR AXLE.
Remedy
OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL BE MAILED SUPPLEMENTARY TIRE LABELS CONTAINING THE CORRECT REAR TIRE INFLATION INFORMATION. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR FOUR WINDS AT 1-574-266-1111.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOUR WINDS | CHATEAU | 2005 | 238 |
| FOUR WINDS | CHATEAU | 2006 | 238 |
| FOUR WINDS | CHATEAU CITATION | 2005 | 238 |
| FOUR WINDS | CHATEAU SPORT | 2005 | 238 |
| FOUR WINDS | CHATEAU SPORT | 2006 | 238 |
| FOUR WINDS | DUTCHMEN | 2005 | 238 |
| FOUR WINDS | DUTCHMEN DORADO | 2005 | 238 |
| FOUR WINDS | DUTCHMEN EXPRESS | 2005 | 238 |
| FOUR WINDS | FOUR WINDS | 2005 | 238 |
| FOUR WINDS | FOUR WINDS | 2006 | 238 |
| FOUR WINDS | FOUR WINDS 5000 | 2005 | 238 |
| FOUR WINDS | FOUR WINDS 5000 | 2006 | 238 |
| FOUR WINDS | FOUR WINDS SIESTA | 2005 | 238 |
| FOUR WINDS | FOUR WINDS SIESTA | 2006 | 238 |
| FOUR WINDS | FUN MOVER | 2005 | 238 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V272000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.