Vehicle recall 04V529000 · October 27, 2004
Four Winds Chateau, Chateau Sport and 9 more models
On motor homes built on Ford e-series chassis, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn.
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, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. This change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles.
- Consequence
- These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Ford is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. 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
- 04V529000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 27, 2004
- Filed by
- FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Manufacturer campaign
- 04S23
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,380
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
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 (2003-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003
- Four Winds Chateau Citation (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
- Four Winds Chateau Sport (2003-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003
- Four Winds Dutchmen (2003-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003
- Four Winds Dutchmen Dorado (2005): 2005
- Four Winds Dutchmen Express (2003-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003
- Four Winds Four Winds (2003-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003
- Four Winds 5000 (2003-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003
- Four Winds Siesta (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
- Four Winds FUN Mover (2003-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003
- Four Winds Majestic (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
Has your Four Winds been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Four Winds dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.