FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN EXPRESS 2004: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V565000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOUR WINDS | DUTCHMEN EXPRESS | 2004 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2004-11-23 | 2004-11-30 |
Production Dates: 2003-06-26 - 2003-10-21
Manufacturers Involved: FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04V-045
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 63
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 105
CERTAIN MOTORHOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, 'HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS,' AND NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THESE MOTORHOMES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION BRAKE HYDRO-BOOST HOUSING RELIEF VALVE BORE.
CONSEQUENTLY, THE VALVE O-RING SEAL MAY FRACTURE. STEERING EFFORTS MAY BE SLIGHTLY INCREASED WHILE BRAKING OR PARKING. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, A FRACTURED SEAL MAY REQUIRE A SLIGHT INCREASE IN THE APPLIED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT TO ACHIEVE THE SAME VEHICLE DECELERATION RATE AS PRIOR TO THE SEAT FRACTURE.
GM IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE HYDRO-BOOST RELIEF VALVE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GMC AT 1-866-996-9463; OR FOUR WINDS AT 937-295-2983.
GM RECALL NO. 04V-045.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
