2009 FOUR WINDS FREEDOM ELITE Recall

Campaign:: 10V268000 on 06/15/2010
Component:: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Manufactured:: 01/31/2009 - 05/29/2010
Affected:: 415
Defect:: Four winds is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 freedom elite model 21c motor homes manufactured from february 2009 through may 2010. these motor homes do not have the required heat shield over the exhaust as specified by the chassis manufacturer. without the heat shield in place heat is not properly dissipated around the exhaust of the vehicle.
Consequence:: This potentially could result in a fire.
Correction:: Dealers will install a heat shield between the exhaust and the residential part of the motor home to dissipate any heat accumulation. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on june 23, 2010. owners may contact four winds at 1-800-860-5658.
Notes:: 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> .