Vehicle recall 04V513000 · October 28, 2004
Four Winds Chateau, Chateau Sport and 6 more models
On motor homes built on Ford e-series chassis, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module may experience an electrical short.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On motor homes built on Ford e-series chassis, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module may experience an electrical short.
- Consequence
- The electrical short may cause an ABS malfunction that would illuminate the ABS warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. This condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended.
- Remedy
- Ford motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will install a new fuse in the ABS circuit and install a heat shield over the ABS module. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673 or four winds at 937-295-2983.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V513000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 28, 2004
- Filed by
- FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Manufacturer campaign
- 04S22
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,107
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Four Winds Chateau (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Four Winds Chateau Sport (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Four Winds Dutchmen (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Four Winds Dutchmen Express (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Four Winds Four Winds (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Four Winds 5000 (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Four Winds FUN Mover (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Four Winds Majestic (2004): 2004
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