Four Winds Chateau Citation problems & recalls

Problem: On certain class a and class b motor homes, the hitch may have been manufactured with a spacer plate that does not fit flush to the rear extension.

Risk: This causes the fasteners to be corner loaded when tightened which could cause the hitch to fail during usage causing a crash which could result in death and injury.

Fix: Dealers will install a new spacer plate and add six new bolts, washers and nuts to secure the spacer plate in place. the recall began on november 11, 2005. owners may contact four winds at 574-266-1111.

Problem: Certain motor homes built on ford e-450 chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.' the tire pressure is incorrectly listed on the label for the rear tires.

Risk: At the incorrectly stated pressure, the rear tires are unable to support the gross axle weight rating (gawr) for the rear axle.

Fix: Owners and dealers will be mailed supplementary tire labels containing the correct rear tire inflation information. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or four winds at 1-574-266-1111.

Problem: On certain class b and class c motor homes, the spare wheels contain an incorrect offset. the center of the wheel was welded in the wrong position.

Risk: The wheel may rub against the brake caliper which could result in a brake failure increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: The spare wheels will be replaced free of charge. the recall beagn on may 13, 2005. owners may contact four winds at 1-574-266-1111.

Problem: On motor homes built on ford e-series chassis, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. this change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles.

Risk: These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.

Fix: Ford is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or four winds at 937-295-2983.