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2006 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.
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Latest Jun 16, 2014
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.
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Latest Sep 13, 2006
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.
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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 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2006 Four Winds Chateau, most frequently naming the body & structure, brakes and electrical categories. 3 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

  • Body & structure225.0%
  • Brakes112.5%
  • Electrical112.5%
  • Engine112.5%
  • Other / unspecified112.5%
  • Steering112.5%
  • Suspension112.5%

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

3 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
06V351000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Sep 13, 2006
692 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
The remedy: CHEVROLET AND WORKHORSE ARE HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V225 AND 06V289). DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773 OR THOR INDUSTRIES AT 937-596-6849.
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONALView on NHTSA.gov
05V272000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Jun 10, 2005
238 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: AT THE INCORRECTLY STATED PRESSURE, THE REAR TIRES ARE UNABLE TO SUPPORT THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) FOR THE REAR AXLE.
The remedy: OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL BE MAILED SUPPLEMENTARY TIRE LABELS CONTAINING THE CORRECT REAR TIRE INFLATION INFORMATION. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR FOUR WINDS AT 1-574-266-1111.
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONALView on NHTSA.gov
05V090000

WHEELS

Mar 14, 2005
261 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THE WHEEL MAY RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE CALIPER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A BRAKE FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: THE SPARE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEAGN ON MAY 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOUR WINDS AT 1-574-266-1111.
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONALView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

BrakesEngineSteering
Filed Jun 16, 2014

THE FORD V-10 ENGINE ON MY 2006 CLASS C MOTOR HOME HAS COMPLETELY SHUT OFF ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITH NO WARNING WHILE TRAVELING ON A FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. THE LATEST INCIDENT WAS ON 06/20/2014. I LOST ALL POWER INCLUDING BRAKES AND STEERING. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO COAST TO A STOP WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES WAS ABLE TO START THE ENGINE AND CONTINUE MY TRIP. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND HAVE READ ABOUT OTHER RV OWNERS, WITH THE SAME ENGINE, HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO EXPLAIN WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. *TR

NHTSA ID
10598589
Incident
Jul 17, 2013
Mileage
40,000 mi
Body & structureElectricalSuspension
Filed Nov 1, 2007

FRONT-END SHAKING & CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS. HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED & HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS 4 TIMES ALREADY. BATTERY COMPLETELY DRAINS AFTER 2 WEEKS, HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS 5 TIMES AND STILL NOT FIXED. ROOF NOT SEALED CORRECTLY SEVERE WATER & FRAME DAMAGE, IN FOR REPAIRS 4 TIMES. *TR

NHTSA ID
10207679
Incident
Jun 5, 2006
Mileage
1,628 mi
Body & structureOther / unspecified
Filed May 9, 2006

2006 FOUR WIND CHATEAU RV. CARBON MONOXIDE GAS GOT INTO MY RV THROUGH THE EXTENDED SLIDEOUT WHILE CAMPING. AN ELECTRICAL GENERATOR IS LOCATED JUST BELOW THE SLIDEOUT AND THE EXHAUST GAS GOT INTO THE LIVING AREA. I HAD RUN THE GENERATOR FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS. THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR WENT OFF AND I WAS ABLE TO OPEN A DOOR TO GET AIR IN THE LIVING AREA. BY THE TIME I GOT THE DOOR OPEN MY GRANDDAUGHTERS HAD BEEN OVER COME BY THE CARBON MONOXIDE GAS. THERE WERE NO INJURES AND NO ONE DIED. THE FOUR WINDS MANUFACTURER SAID I SHOULD HAVE PUT A HOSE EXTENSION ON THE EXHAUST PIPE. I POINTED OUT TO THE MANUFACTURER THAT NO WHERE IN THE OWNERS MANUAL DOES IT SAY TO PUT A HOSE ON THE EXHAUST PIPE, OR EVEN TALK ABOUT THE SAFETY ISSUE OF CARBON MONOXIDE GAS GETTING INTO THE RV. I REALIZE THAT SLIDEOUTS DUE ALLOW OUTSIDE AIR TO COME INTO THE RV, BUT EXHAUST PIPES LOCATED NEAR THE SLIDEOUT DO PRESENT A HEALTH HAZARD AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO HAVE A NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE TO FIND ABOUT HEALTH HAZARD ISSUES WITH SLIDEOUTS. *NM

NHTSA ID
10157064
Incident
May 6, 2006
Mileage
2,634 mi

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—
2006Viewing330—
2005140—
2004030—
2003130—
2002210—
2001420—
2000820—
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.