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Vehicle recall 08V189000 · April 24, 2008

Four Winds Chateau Sport, Dutchmen Express and 1 more model

These motor homes may have improper routing of the propane gas line within the slide-out room.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
08V189000
Reported to NHTSA
April 24, 2008
Filed by
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
Owner notification
May 18, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected
104
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › LPG systems › Lines and fittings
Recall 08V189000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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