Vehicle Make/Model:                Model year(s):

FOUR WINDS MAGELLAN		2009
FOUR WINDS MANDALAY		2008-2010
FOUR WINDS PRESIDIO		2008-2009
FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT		2008-2009
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach		Report Receipt Date: OCT 22, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V516000		NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM   
Potential Number of Units Affected: 634  

2009 Four Winds Mandalay model recall for Fire Risk

Summary:
Thor Motorcoach is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 motorhomes, manufactured June 1, 2007, through May 1, 2009 and equipped with an Iota ITS-50R Transfer Switch. The models affected are Four Winds brand models: Chateau, Dutchmen, Hurricane, Windsport, Magellan, Fun Mover, Presidio, and Mandalay. Wiring connections inside the transfer switch are not adequate and, as a result, the switch may overheat.   

Consequence:
An overheated switch could cause it to fail and lead to a fire.

Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
FOUR WINDS / FUN MOVER
2008
FOUR WINDS / HURRICANE
2004-2008
FOUR WINDS / INFINITY
2002-2006
FOUR WINDS / MAGELLAN
2006-2007
FOUR WINDS / WINDSPORT
2002-2007

Manufacturer: FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
Mfr's Report Date: MAY 29, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V204000
EA07016NHTSA Action Number: EA07016

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 684

Summary: FOUR WINDS IS RECALLING 684 Model Years 2002 - 2006 INFINITY, Model Year 2002 - 2007 WINDESPORT, Model Year 2004 - 2008 HURRICANE, Model Year 2006 - 2007 MEGALLAN AND Model Year 2008 FUN MOVER MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY HAVE WARNING OF THE BRAKE DRAG IF UNDETECTED BY THE DRIVER.

Consequence: THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS.

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