THOR FOUR WINDS 5000 2002: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| Make : THOR | Model : FOUR WINDS 5000 | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 2002-09-01 - 2003-02-28 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V148000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2004-04-05 | Date Received by ODI: 2004-03-25 | Date Added to Database: 2004-03-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: RO30005 | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 99 | ||
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Summary:
CERTAIN MOTORHOMES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH GENERATORS THAT COULD RECEIVE EXCESS FUEL SUPPLY PRESSURE WHEN THE CHASSIS ENGINE IS IN OPERATION. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN ROUGH GENERATOR ENGINE OPERATION DUE TO FLOODING AND POTENTIAL GASOLINE LEAKAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE CAUSING DEATH OR INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL MOUNT A REGULATOR BRACKET AND REROUTE THE FUEL LINE TO THE BACK SIDE OF THE GENERATOR. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 5, 2004. 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 1-574-266-1111. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
FOUR WINDS RECALL NO R030005.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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