NHTSA Recall 05V272000: Labels (equipment)
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 238 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Four Winds Chateau.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V272000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | June 10, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
At the incorrectly stated pressure, the rear tires are unable to support the gross axle weight rating (gawr) for the rear axle.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V272000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Four Winds Chateau | 2005, 2006 |
| Four Winds Chateau Citation | 2005 |
| Four Winds Chateau Sport | 2005, 2006 |
| Four Winds Dutchmen | 2005 |
| Four Winds Dutchmen Dorado | 2005 |
| Four Winds Dutchmen Express | 2005 |
| Four Winds Four Winds | 2005, 2006 |
| Four Winds Four Winds 5000 | 2005, 2006 |
| Four Winds Four Winds Siesta | 2005, 2006 |
| Four Winds Fun Mover | 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.