NHTSA Recall 05V465000: Trailer hitches
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 221 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Four Winds Chateau Citation.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V465000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | October 6, 2005 |
| Owner notification | November 11, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
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 05V465000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Four Winds Chateau Citation | 2006 |
| Four Winds Dutchmen Dorado | 2006 |
| Four Winds Hurricane | 2006 |
| Four Winds Magellan | 2006 |
| Four Winds Siesta | 2006 |
| Four Winds Windsport | 2006 |
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.