Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
Model Of Vehicle
FREEDOM ELITE
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
10V268000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
Effect Of Defect
This Potentially Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Four Winds International
Start Of Manufacture
20090201
End Of Manufacture
20100530
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
415
Date Owners Notified
20100623
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Four Winds International
Date Report Received
20100616