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Vehicle recall 10V268000 · June 16, 2010

Four Winds Freedom Elite and Four Winds International Freedom Elite

These motor homes do not have the required heat shield over the exhaust as specified by the chassis manufacturer.

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

Summary
Four winds is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 freedom elite model 21C motor homes manufactured from February 2009 through may 2010. These motor homes do not have the required heat shield over the exhaust as specified by the chassis manufacturer. Without the heat shield in place heat is not properly dissipated around the exhaust of the vehicle.
Consequence
This potentially could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a heat shield between the exhaust and the residential part of the motor home to dissipate any heat accumulation. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on June 23, 2010. Owners may contact four winds at 1-800-860-5658.
Notes
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
10V268000
Reported to NHTSA
June 16, 2010
Filed by
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
Owner notification
June 23, 2010
Vehicles potentially affected
415
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Recall 10V268000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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