Recalls for 2010 Four Winds Montecito

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Posted on: 2010-01-28
Description
Four winds is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 presidio, model year 2007-2010 mandalay, and model year 2010 montecito motorhomes built between october 5, 2004 and november 25, 2009 on freightliner chassis manufactured between may 2007 and november 2009 with kongsberg power products systems adjustable brake pedals.  The drive pin which secures the brake pedal arm to the balance of the assembly may become disengaged, this may cause a reduction in vehicle braking and/or cause the brake pedal to move out of position and interfere with throttle pedal function.

Consequence
A reduction in braking or interference with the throttle pedal could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Daimler trucks, the parent company of freightliner, has indicated that they are conducting the owners' notification and will be administering this recall campaign please see daimler's defect report 09v-461.  Dealers will receive kits and will inspect and install a c-clamp on the adjustable brake pedal.  This service will be performed free of charge.  Owners may contact daimler trucks warranty claims department at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes
Four winds safety recall no.  Fl569a.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 http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Posted on: 2020-11-05
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2010-2011 four winds montecito 38d, 38e, 40j, 42b, 42c motorhomes, equipped with an iota its-50r transfer switch.  The transfer switch may experience a heat related failure due to being exposed to high electrical loads when used in higher ambient temperatures.

Consequence
If the transfer switch continues to be used, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will replace the iota its-50r transfer switch with a different brand of switch, free of charge.  The recall began december 29, 2020.  Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867.  Tmc's number for this recall is rc000205.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.