Four Winds Dutchmen recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Four Winds Dutchmen, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Nov 10, 2015Crash risk2008–2011 Damon Astoria, 2009–2011 Damon Avanti, 2008–2012 Damon Challenger and 30 other models — Equipment
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Thor Challenger, Thor Citation, Thor Hurricane, Thor Tuscany, Thor Windsport, 2011-2012 Thor Astoria, Thor Avanti, Thor Chateau, 2011-2014 Thor Daybreak, 2011-2015 Thor Outlaw, Thor Siesta, 2014-2015 Thor Miramar, 2012 Thor Four Winds, 2008-2011 Damon Astoria, Damon Daybreak, Damon Outlaw, Damon Tuscany, 2008-2012, Damon Challenger, 2008-2010 Damon Essence, 2009-2011 Damon Avanti, Four Winds Chateau, Four Winds Citation, Four Winds Four Winds, Four Winds Hurricane, Four Winds Siesta, Four Winds Windsport, 2009-2010 Four Winds Dorado, Four Winds Dutchmen, Four Winds Magellan, Four Winds Mandalay and 2009 Four Winds Fun Mover, and Four Winds Presidio motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
15V745000 · 13K units · Thor Motor Coach
- Oct 22, 2012Fire risk2008–2010 Four Winds Chateau, 2009 Four Winds Dutchmen, 2008–2009 Four Winds Fun Mover and 5 other models — Electrical System
Thor Motorcoach is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 motorhomes, manufactured June 1, 2007, through May 1, 2009 and equipped with an Iota ITS-50R Transfer Switch. The models affected are Four Winds brand models: Chateau, Dutchmen, Hurricane, Windsport, Magellan, Fun Mover, Presidio, and Mandalay. Wiring connections inside the transfer switch are not adequate and, as a result, the switch may overheat.
12V516000 · 634 units · Thor Motor Coach
- Sep 13, 2006Fire risk2004–2006 Four Winds Chateau, 2004–2006 Four Winds Dutchmen, 2004–2006 Four Winds Four Winds and 5 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH GM 8.1L V8 ENGINES, IMPROPER HARDENING DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP TO FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER. IF THE DAMPER BECOMES LOOSE, FUEL COULD BE PUMPED BY THE FUEL PUMP INTO THE UNDER HOOD AREA.
06V351000 · 692 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Jun 10, 2005Safety2005–2006 Four Winds Chateau, 2005 Four Winds Chateau Citation, 2005–2006 Four Winds Chateau Sport and 7 other models — Equipment
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-450 CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.' THE TIRE PRESSURE IS INCORRECTLY LISTED ON THE LABEL FOR THE REAR TIRES.
05V272000 · 238 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Mar 14, 2005Crash risk2005–2006 Four Winds Chateau, 2005 Four Winds Chateau Citation, 2005–2006 Four Winds Chateau Sport and 6 other models — Wheels
ON CERTAIN CLASS B AND CLASS C MOTOR HOMES, THE SPARE WHEELS CONTAIN AN INCORRECT OFFSET. THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL WAS WELDED IN THE WRONG POSITION.
05V090000 · 261 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Oct 28, 2004Fire risk2003–2004 Four Winds Chateau, 2003–2004 Four Winds Chateau Sport, 2003–2004 Four Winds Dutchmen and 5 other models — Electrical System
ON MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS , A DIODE IN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
04V513000 · 1K units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Oct 27, 2004Fire risk2003–2005 Four Winds Chateau, 2004–2005 Four Winds Chateau Citation, 2003–2005 Four Winds Chateau Sport and 8 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
04V529000 · 1K units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Nov 4, 2003Fire risk1999–2003 Four Winds Chateau, 1999–2003 Four Winds Chateau Sport, 1999–2003 Four Winds Dutchmen and 9 other models — Equipment
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE OVENS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.
03V449000 · 13K units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Mar 30, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Four Winds Chateau, 2000–2001 Four Winds Dutchmen, 2000–2001 Four Winds Four Winds and 5 other models — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
01V097003 · 3K units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL