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2000 Four Winds Chateau

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
8
Latest Aug 9, 2016
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2
Latest Nov 4, 2003
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 8 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Four Winds Chateau, most frequently naming the tires & wheels, engine and visibility categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Tires & wheels675.0%
  • Engine112.5%
  • Visibility112.5%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

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.gov
03V449000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Nov 4, 2003
12,918 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.
The remedy: SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS REPLACED. CONSUMERS SHOULD NEVER USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR STORAGE OR LEAVE ANY TOWELS, PAPER, CLOTH OR OTHER PRODUCTS IN THE MICROWAVE AFTER USE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAMSUNG AT 800-932-3837 OR FOUR WINDS AT 1-219-266-1111.
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONALView on NHTSA.gov
01V097003

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Mar 30, 2001
3,150 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
The remedy: AM-SAFE NOTIFIED FOUR WINDS' CUSTOMERS TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE SEAT BELTS REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 31, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AM-SAFE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AT 219-266-8330 OR FOUR WINDS AT 219-266-1111.
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONALView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Engine
Filed Aug 9, 2016

NO. 10 SPARK PLUG BLOWOUT AT 60 MPH ON FREEWAY, DAMAGING THE IGNITION COIL, ENGINE BLOCK AND WIRING HARNESS. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE SINCE 1997 WITH THE FORD TRITON ENGINE DUE TO A LONG-STANDING SHODDY DESIGN (USE OF STEEL ENGINE BLOCK W/ALUMINIUM INSERTS FOR THE SPARK PLUGS, AND ONLY 4 THREADS FOR THE SPARK PLUGS, INSTEAD OF THE STANDARD 6 THREADS.

NHTSA ID
10894614
Incident
Aug 6, 2016
Mileage
43,815 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 13, 2004

THE CONSUMER FOUND A 4 INCH SPLIT IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE RIGHT INNER TIRE. *NM THE CONSUMER HAD THE TIRE REPLACED AND PUT AIR IN ALL THE TIRES, HOWEVER WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER ALL OF A SUDDEN FELT A VIBRATION AND DISCOVERED THE TREAD CAME OFF THE RIGHT REAR OUTSIDE TIRE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PURCHASE A USED FIRESTONE TIRE, HOWEVER WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A LOUD BANG AND THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE RIGHT REAR INNER TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT THE SIDE WALL THAT FACED THE INSIDE OF THE OUTER TIRES. THE CONSUMER REPLACED ALL THE TIRES WITH BF GOODRICH. *JB

NHTSA ID
10092708
Incident
May 1, 2003
Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 19, 2003

FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S TIRE FAILURE BEFORE SEPARATION OF TREAD. *JB

NHTSA ID
10039175
Incident
Jun 15, 2003
Mileage
27,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 19, 2003

PASSENGER REAR INSIDE DUAL TIRE FAILURE. *JB

NHTSA ID
10039171
Incident
Sep 11, 2003
Mileage
29,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Jun 27, 2003

TIRE VALVE SYSTEM BLEW OUT AND CAUSED TIRE TO GO FLAT. *MR THE CONSUMER HAD ALL OF THE VALVE STEMS REPLACED WITH STAINLESS STEEL BOLTS. THE CONSUMER FELT THERE SHOULD BE A REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT. *SCC *JB

NHTSA ID
10026439
Incident
Nov 3, 2002
Mileage
13,850 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Jun 26, 2003

WHILE DRIVING, THE TWO REAR TIRE VALVES BROKE AND THE TIRES WENT FLAT (FIRESTONE STEEL RADIAL F4S SIZE#LT22575R16-MS, PLEASE PROVIDE THE DOT NUMBER). *NLM. *AK PH *JB

NHTSA ID
10021609
Incident
Nov 2, 2002
Mileage
13,850 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Dec 3, 2002

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION RESULTING IN A BLOWOUT OF TIRE. VEHICLE IS A 1999 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU. TIRE INFO: FIRESTONE 225/75R16 DOT NO.- **PLZ PROVIDE** ORIGINAL TIRES 25,800K MILES ON TIRE INSIDE DUAL ON PASSENGER SIDE

NHTSA ID
8023593
Incident
Nov 27, 2002
Visibility
Filed Oct 3, 2001

CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY A FORD DEALERSHIP THE LOWER MIRROR ARM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS GOING TO BREAK LOOSE BECAUSE OF A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT HAS CAUSED TWO METAL STRESS CRACKS.*JB

NHTSA ID
563560

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Four Winds Chateau by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2011010—
2010020—
2009020—
2008010—
2006330—
2005140—
2004030—
2003130—
2002210—
2001420—
2000Viewing820—
1999110—

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. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.