Recall 10V026000: 2007–2010 Four Winds Mandalay, 2010 Four Winds Montecito, 2008–2009 Four Winds Presidio
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 28, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 205
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Four winds is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 presidio, model year 2007-2010 mandalay, and model year 2010 montecito motorhomes built between october 5, 2004 and november 25, 2009 on freightliner chassis manufactured between may 2007 and november 2009 with kongsberg power products systems adjustable brake pedals. The drive pin which secures the brake pedal arm to the balance of the assembly may become disengaged, this may cause a reduction in vehicle braking and/or cause the brake pedal to move out of position and interfere with throttle pedal function.
The risk
A reduction in braking or interference with the throttle pedal could result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Daimler trucks, the parent company of freightliner, has indicated that they are conducting the owners' notification and will be administering this recall campaign please see daimler's defect report 09v-461. Dealers will receive kits and will inspect and install a c-clamp on the adjustable brake pedal. This service will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact daimler trucks warranty claims department at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Four winds safety recall no. Fl569a.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2007 Four Winds Mandalay
- 2008 Four Winds Mandalay
- 2009 Four Winds Mandalay
- 2010 Four Winds Mandalay
- 2010 Four Winds Montecito
- 2008 Four Winds Presidio
- 2009 Four Winds Presidio
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V026000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL569A
- Manufacturer
- FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Owner letters
- Dec 22, 2009
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology