NHTSA Recall 08V189000: Lines and fittings (equipment)
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 104 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Four Winds Chateau Sport.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V189000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER › LPG SYSTEMS › LINES AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | April 24, 2008 |
| Owner notification | May 18, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Four winds is recalling 104 my 2008-2009 dutchmen express, chateau sport, and four winds 5000 motor homes. These motor homes may have improper routing of the propane gas line within the slide-out room.
Safety risk
Continued operation of the slide-room may result in a rupture of this propane supply line potentially causing a gas leak, fir or explosion resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Four winds will instruct owners to immediately turn off the propane supply valve, suspend use of propane appliances, and take the motor home to their nearest four winds dealer or service center for repair. Dealers will reconfigure the propane supply line to allow proper movement of the line without binding or chafing. The recall began on may 18, 2008. Owners may contact four winds at 1-574-266-1111.
Notes
Customers may 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 08V189000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Four Winds Chateau Sport | 2008, 2009 |
| Four Winds Dutchmen Express | 2008, 2009 |
| Four Winds Four Winds 5000 | 2008, 2009 |
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.