Four Winds recalls
45 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect Four Winds vehicles, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Nov 4, 2020Fire risk2010–2011 Four Winds Montecito — Electrical System
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Four Winds Montecito 38D, 38E, 40J, 42B, 42C motorhomes, equipped with an Iota ITS-50R transfer switch. The transfer switch may experience a heat related failure due to being exposed to high electrical loads when used in higher ambient temperatures.
20V679000 · 59 units · Thor Motor Coach
- Nov 22, 2017Fire risk2008–2010 Damon Essence, 2003–2010 Four Winds Fun Mover, 2003–2006 Four Winds Infinity and 51 other models — Equipment
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
17V758000 · 110K units · Thor Motor Coach
- 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 23, 2015Fire risk2009–2011 Four Winds Hurricane, 2010 Four Winds Magellan, 2009–2010 Four Winds Mandalay and 2 other models — Electrical System
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Four Winds Hurricane and Windsport, 2009-2010 Four Winds Mandalay, 2010 Four Winds Magellan, and 2010-2011 Four Winds Serrano motorhomes manufactured May 2, 2009, to September 1, 2010. The affected vehicles are wired to be powered by a generator and are equipped with an Iota ITS-50R transfer switch that may fail when exposed to elevated electrical loads and used in higher ambient temperatures.
15V698000 · 503 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
- Jan 25, 2011Fire risk2007–2010 Damon Challenger, 2007–2011 Damon Daybreak, 2007–2009 Damon Outlaw and 1 other model — Fuel System, Gasoline
THOR MOTOR COACH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 DAMON CHALLENGER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 CHALLENGER PLATINUM, MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 DAYBREAK, MODEL YEAR 2010 DAYBREAK CLASSIC, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DAYBREAK SPORT, MODEL YEAR 2007-2009, OUTLAW AND MODEL YEAR 2011 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 2007, THROUGH AUGUST 2008. THE FUEL-FILL CAP ASSEMBLIES USED TO SEAL THE UNUSED SIDE OF THE DUAL-FILL GASOLINE FUEL TANK WERE PRODUCED WITH A HOSE MATERIAL THAT DID NOT MEET DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS. DURING NORMAL USAGE THE HOSE MATERIAL MAY DETERIORATE WHICH MAY RESULT IN FUEL LEAKS.
11V058000 · 371 units · THOR MOTOR COACH
- Nov 16, 2010Fire risk2005–2009 Damon Astoria Pacific, 2008 Damon Essence, 2005–2009 Damon Tuscany and 5 other models — Equipment
TMC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011 DAMON AND FOUR WINDS RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
10V563000 · 3K units · THOR MOTOR COACH
- Jun 16, 2010Fire risk2011 Four Winds International Freedom Elite, 2009–2010 Four Winds Freedom Elite — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
10V268000 · 415 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Jan 28, 2010Crash risk2007–2010 Four Winds Mandalay, 2010 Four Winds Montecito, 2008–2009 Four Winds Presidio — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FOUR WINDS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 PRESIDIO, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 MANDALAY, AND MODEL YEAR 2010 MONTECITO MOTORHOMES BUILT BETWEEN OCTOBER 5, 2004 AND NOVEMBER 25, 2009 ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 2007 AND NOVEMBER 2009 WITH KONGSBERG POWER PRODUCTS SYSTEMS ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDALS. THE DRIVE PIN WHICH SECURES THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO THE BALANCE OF THE ASSEMBLY MAY BECOME DISENGAGED, THIS MAY CAUSE A REDUCTION IN VEHICLE BRAKING AND/OR CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MOVE OUT OF POSITION AND INTERFERE WITH THROTTLE PEDAL FUNCTION.
10V026000 · 205 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Aug 18, 2009Crash risk2009–2010 Dutchmen Lite Trailers, 2009–2010 Four Winds Aristocrat Trailers, 2010 Four Winds Express Lite — Equipment
DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DUTCHMAN AND FOUR WINDS TRAILERS MANUFACTURED BY DUTCHMAN BECAUSE THEY FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL DOES NOT CONTAIN THE CORRECT SIZE.
09V331000 · 51 units · DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.
- Jun 10, 2009Crash risk2008 Four Winds Fun Mover, 2004–2008 Four Winds Hurricane, 2002–2006 Four Winds Infinity and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FOUR WINDS IS RECALLING 684 MY 2002-2006 INFINITY, MY 2002-2007 WINDESPORT, MY 2004-2008 HURRICANE, MY 2006-2007 MEGALLAN AND MY 2008 FUN MOVER MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY HAVE WARNING OF THE BRAKE DRAG IF UNDETECTED BY THE DRIVER.
09V204000 · 684 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Oct 24, 2008Crash risk2007–2008 Four Winds Hurricane, 2007–2008 Four Winds Windsport — Steering
FOUR WINDS IS RECALLING 49 MY 2007-2008 HURRICAN AND WINDSPORT MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS. THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY. THE IMPROPER TORQUE MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE CASTLE NUT AND COMPROMISED THE INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTION.
08V565000 · 49 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Jul 21, 2008Fire risk2004–2007 Four Winds Mandalay, 2005–2007 Four Winds Presidio, 2006–2007 Four Winds Valencia — Equipment
FOUR WINDS IS RECALLING 1,633 MY 2004-2007 MANDALAY, MY 2005-2007 PRESIDIO, AND MY 2006-2007 VALENCIA MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
08V368000 · 2K units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Jul 11, 2008Fire risk2008 Four Winds Mandalay, 2008 Four Winds Presidio 360, 2008–2009 Four Winds Presidio 400 — Suspension
FOUR WINDS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2008-2009 MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH SAF-HOLLAND ADL SERIES REAR SUSPENSIONS. IN SOME INSTANCES THE TRANSVERSE BEAM WAS NOT PROPERLY WELDED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FAILURE OF THE WELD.
08V335000 · 69 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Apr 30, 2008Crash risk2006–2007 Four Winds Valencia — Steering
FOUR WINDS IS RECALLING 120 MY 2006-2007 VALENCIA MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THE CHASSIS CONTAIN STEERING FILTERS THAT CAN PLUG DUE TO FAILURE OF THE SCREEN ADHESION TO THE FILTER HOUSING CAUSING A RISE IN RETURN LINE PRESSURE POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A HOSE SEPARATION FROM THE FILTER OR STEERING GEAR FITTING RESULTING IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING FLUID AND POWER ASSIST.
08V194000 · 120 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Apr 24, 2008Fire risk2008–2009 Four Winds Chateau Sport, 2008–2009 Four Winds Dutchmen Express, 2008–2009 Four Winds Four Winds 5000 — Equipment
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.
08V189000 · 104 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Jan 28, 2008Crash risk2008 Four Winds Mandalay, 2008 Four Winds Presidio 360 — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK CAUSING A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
08V034000 · 21 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Jan 9, 2008Crash risk2008 Four Winds Presidio 360, 2007–2008 Four Winds Presidio 400 — Steering
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ALLIANCE COMPANY (AAC) FRONT AXLES, THE FASTENERS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING ARM OR TIE ROD ARMS TO THE SPINDLE MAY BE OVER OR UNDER TIGHTENED.
08V009000 · 55 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Dec 19, 2007Crash risk2004–2008 Four Winds Mandalay — Steering
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ZF MODEL 8018 STEERING GEARS, THESE GEARS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE INCORRECT RECIRCULATING BALL SPACER. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE RECIRCULATING BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATING BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
07V584000 · 1K units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Jul 18, 2007Fire risk2007 Four Winds Magellan, 2007 Four Winds Windsport — Equipment
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE FLEXIBLE GAS LINE SUPPLYING PROPANE TO THE APPLIANCES IN THE KITCHEN SLIDE-OUT ROOM MAY BE IMPROPERLY ROUTED OR SUPPORTED.
07V305000 · 72 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Jul 2, 2007Safety2007 Four Winds Mandalay — Equipment
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD SEALED BURNER RANGES, THE RANGE AND SLIDE-IN BURNER TUBES LEADING FROM THE GAS MANIFOLD TO THE BURNER HEADS HAD A DEPRESSION OR 'KINK' IN THE EXTERIOR BEND RESTRICTING PROPER AIRFLOW AND GAS MIXTURE.
07V317000 · 5 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Mar 5, 2007Fire risk2003–2004 Four Winds Mandalay — Equipment
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
07V082000 · 58 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Feb 12, 2007Fire risk2007 Four Winds Mandalay, 2007 Four Winds Presidio — Equipment
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES MAY HAVE IMPROPER ROUTING OR SUPPORT OF THE PROPANE (LP) GAS LINE TO THE KITCHEN SLIDE-OUT ROOM.
07V047000 · 26 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- 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
- Jul 12, 2006Crash risk2006 Four Winds Hurricane, 2006–2007 Four Winds Magellan, 2006–2007 Four Winds Windsport — Steering
CERTAIN CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE SPLINE CAN STRIP WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.
06V256000 · 70 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Mar 30, 2006Crash risk2003–2005 Four Winds Hurricane, 2003–2005 Four Winds Infinity, 2003–2005 Four Winds Windsport — Electrical System
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ACTIA CORPORATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 101 "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS" AND 105 "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." IF THE BRAKE FAIL INPUT FALLS BELOW A VOLTAGE OF 1.5V, THE BRAKE FAILURE LAMP AND ALARM WILL BE ACTIVATED. ALSO ACTIVATION OF THE ABS TELLTALE WHEN THE ABS IS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING DOES NOT ALWAYS OCCUR.
06V093000 · 461 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Mar 16, 2006Crash risk2005 Four Winds Mandalay — Steering
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH I-SHAFTS SUPPLIED BY ZF HEAVY DUTY STEERING, THE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLIES WITH LOWER YOKES MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MACHINED. THE STEERING SHAFT SPLINES COULD PUSH THROUGH THE LOWER YOKE, ALLOWING THE STEERING WHEEL TO TURN WITHOUT ANY RESPONSE.
06V076000 · 65 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Oct 6, 2005Crash risk2006 Four Winds Chateau Citation, 2006 Four Winds Dutchmen Dorado, 2006 Four Winds Hurricane and 3 other models — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN CLASS A AND CLASS B MOTOR HOMES, THE HITCH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A SPACER PLATE THAT DOES NOT FIT FLUSH TO THE REAR EXTENSION.
05V465000 · 221 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Jul 5, 2005Fire risk2006 Four Winds Majestic — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS CAB VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L GASOLINE ENGINES, THE FUEL JUMPER LINE MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT END FORM.
05V306000 · 25 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
- Nov 23, 2004Safety2004 Four Winds Chateau Sport, 2004 Four Winds Dutchmen Express, 2004 Four Winds Four Winds 5000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN MOTORHOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, 'HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS,' AND NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THESE MOTORHOMES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION BRAKE HYDRO-BOOST HOUSING RELIEF VALVE BORE.
04V565000 · 63 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
- Oct 12, 2004Fire risk2001–2003 Four Winds Four Winds — Service Brakes, Air
ON MOTORHOME CHASSIS BUILT BY WORKHORSE AND EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH BRAKES, THE PADS CAN DRAG ON THE ROTOR SURFACE DUE TO THE PIN SLIDING.
04V502000 · — · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Aug 4, 2004Crash risk2004–2005 Four Winds Mandalay — Service Brakes, Air
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' IN A SITUATION IN WHICH MULTIPLE ALARMS ARE ACTIVE, A CHECK ENGINE, STOP ENGINE, OR SIMILAR WARNING INDICATOR IS GIVEN PRIORITY OVER THE LOW AIR ALARM BY THE INSTRUMENT SYSTEM CONTROLLER SOFTWARE. IF THE OPERATOR DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THESE HIGHER PRIORITY ALARMS, A LOW AIR ALARM MAY NOT BE DISPLAYED.
04V377000 · 60 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- May 25, 2004Fire risk2004–2005 Four Winds Hurricane, 2004–2005 Four Winds Infinity, 2004–2005 Four Winds Windsport — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE FUEL LINES ON THE CHASSIS COULD CHAFE AGAINST THE STEEL FLOOR STRUCTURE, CAUSING THE FUEL LINE TO RUPTURE.
04V249000 · 416 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Mar 25, 2004Fire risk2003 Four Winds Chateau Sport, 2003 Four Winds Dutchmen Express, 2002 Four Winds Four Winds 5000 — Fuel System, Gasoline
CERTAIN MOTORHOMES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH GENERATORS THAT COULD RECEIVE EXCESS FUEL SUPPLY PRESSURE WHEN THE CHASSIS ENGINE IS IN OPERATION.
04V148000 · 99 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Mar 23, 2004Fire risk2003 Four Winds Hurricane, 2003 Four Winds Infinity, 2003 Four Winds Windsport — Electrical System
CERTAIN MOTORHOMES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A 20/15 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A 15/15 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER.
04V139000 · 408 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Mar 15, 2004Crash risk2004 Four Winds Hurricane, 2004 Four Winds Infinity, 2004 Four Winds Windsport — Seats
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH THREE-POINT SHOULDER HARNESS SEAT BELTS, THE SEAT PEDESTAL BRACE WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR COULD BE MISSING. ALSO, THE BRACE COULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITHOUT UTILIZING FOUR TEC BOLTS TO HOLD THE BRACE IN PLACE.
04V127000 · 959 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 5, 2003Safety2000–2004 Four Winds Hurricane, 2000–2003 Four Winds Infinity, 2000–2004 Four Winds Windsport — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
03V069000 · 3K units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Jun 12, 2002Fire risk2001 Four Winds Infinity, 2001 Four Winds Windsport — Fuel System, Other
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE INDEPENDENT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE CHASSIS FRAME AND THE MOTOR HOME BODY CAN CAUSE THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS TUBING OR THE MANIFOLD PIPE TO SPLIT OR CRACK.
02V157000 · 356 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
- Mar 27, 2001Fire risk1999–2000 Four Winds Four Winds — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS N841, N821, N641, AND N621. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK CAUSED BY OPERATION IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE. IF A LEAK OCCURS, THE COOLING PERFORMANCE OF THE REFRIGERATOR WILL DETERIORATE, REQUIRING IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF THE COOLING UNIT.
01V091003 · 3K units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL