NHTSA safety recalls, owner-reported complaints and investigations, by model and model year · 1989–2011
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Our database holds 177 NHTSA owner-reported complaints filed against Four Winds vehicles. Our database also holds 46 safety recall campaigns and 4 NHTSA investigations covering at least one Four Winds model year.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Ordered by total owner-reported complaint volume, which is not a ranking of quality
| Model | Model years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Winds | 1989–2011 | 55 | 10 |
| Hurricane | 1999–2011 | 35 | 16 |
| Chateau | 1999–2011 | 20 | 9 |
| Windsport | 1999–2011 | 14 | 18 |
| Infinity | 1999–2006 | 10 | 11 |
| Chateau Sport | 1999–2009 | 7 | 8 |
| Mandalay | 2003–2010 | 6 | 14 |
| Dutchmen | 1999–2010 | 4 | 9 |
| Four Winds 5000 | 1999–2009 | 3 | 8 |
| Fun Mover | 1999–2010 | 3 | 10 |
| Serrano | 2009–2011 | 3 | 2 |
| Chateau Citation | 2004–2006 | 2 | 4 |
| Aristocrat Trailers | 2009–2010 | 1 | 1 |
| Dutchmen Dorado | 2005–2006 | 1 | 4 |
| Dutchmen Express | 1999–2009 | 1 | 8 |
| Express Lite | 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| Magellan | 2004–2010 | 1 | 8 |
| Majestic | 1999–2006 | 1 | 5 |
| Presidio 400 | 2007–2009 | 1 | 2 |
| Siesta | 2006–2011 | 1 | 2 |
| 19A | 1992–1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 19D | 1992–1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 24B | 1992–1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 24Q | 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 26DD | 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 26DQ | 1992–1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 26FQ | 1992–1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 26L | 1992–1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 26Q | 1992–1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 30DT | 1992–1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 30S | 1992–1993 | 0 | 1 |
| Citation | 2009–2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorado | 2009–2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Four Winds Siesta | 2004–2006 | 0 | 3 |
| Freedom Elite | 2009–2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Majestic Flyer | 1999–2003 | 0 | 1 |
| Montecito | 2010–2011 | 0 | 2 |
| Presidio | 2004–2009 | 0 | 7 |
| Presidio 360 | 2008 | 0 | 3 |
| Travel Trailer | 1992–1993 | 0 | 0 |
| Valencia | 2006–2007 | 0 | 3 |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Complaint totals count a report once for each model year it names; recall totals count a campaign once per model.
The 8 newest campaigns covering a Four Winds vehicle in our database
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govELECTRICAL SYSTEMThor 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.
EQUIPMENTThor 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
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILERThor 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThor 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThor 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYTHOR 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.
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILERTMC 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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEMFOUR 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.
Every year with at least one publishable Four Winds model year
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