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.

2004 - 2007 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY
2004 - 2007 FOUR WINDS PRESIDIO
2005 - 2007 FOUR WINDS VALENCIA
Manufacturer : FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
Mfr's Report Date : JUL 17, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V368000
EQ08010NHTSA Action Number: EQ08010
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1633
Summary: FOUR WINDS IS RECALLING 1,633 Model Year 2004 - 2007 MANDALAY, Model Year 2005 - 2007 PRESIDIO, AND Model Year 2006 - 2007 VALENCIA MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: FOUR WINDS IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE.

Four Winds is recalling 10 Model Year 2008 Presidio 360 and Mandalay motor homes built on Freightliner chassis and equipped with Bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valves.

The internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button. This could cause a delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

Four Winds is working with Freightliner and Bendix to install a check valve repair kit for the affected SR-7 spring brake modulating valve (please see 07V302 and 07E037).

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