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2006 Four Winds Fun Mover

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 Aug 2, 2013
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 Nov 22, 2017
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 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2006 Four Winds Fun Mover, most frequently naming the fuel system, other / unspecified and tires & wheels categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

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

  • Fuel system133.3%
  • Other / unspecified133.3%
  • Tires & wheels133.3%

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
17V758000

EQUIPMENT

Nov 22, 2017
110,400 units potentially affected
The defect: 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
The risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy: Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Thor Motor CoachView 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

Recent owner complaints

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

Tires & wheels
Filed Aug 2, 2013

INSTALLED 6 TIRES (WILDCAT LT225/75R16) ON 31' 2006 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER MOTORHOME ON 4/12/2010 @ 17951 MILES. I BELIEVE THEY ARE MANUFACTURED BY COOPER.1ST FAILURE WAS 9/8/2010 AFTER 1449 MILES. THE TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION AND WAS COMPLETELY SHREDDED BY THE TIME IT WAS SERVICED. THE TIRE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE AT NO COST. THE 2ND FAILURE WAS 7/28/12 AFTER 1981 MILES. THE TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. THE TIRE STILL HAD AIR AND THE CORDS WERE SHOWING. HAVE NOT BEEN TO THE TIRE DEALER YET BUT WILL REQUEST ALL 6 TIRES BE REPLACED. THERE WAS SOME DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE WIRING, FENDER TRIM AND MUD FLAPS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10533170
Incident
Jul 28, 2013
Mileage
19,400 mi
Fuel systemOther / unspecified
Filed Oct 25, 2009
Crash reported

I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH POOR QUALITY FROM FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL FOR THREE YEARS. 8 MONTHS AGO THEY SWAPPED OUT MY FIRST DEFECTIVE PRODUCT FOR A REPLACEMENT UNIT. TWO WEEKS AGO I WAS DRIVING THE REPLACEMENT MOTORHOME DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF THE WELDS THAT HOLD THE PROPANE TANK IN PLACE UNDER THE COACH PORTION OF THE MOTORHOME, LET GO. AT 50 MPH I WAS DRAGGING AN 80# (THAT IS CAPACITY, NOT ACTUAL WEIGHT) PROPANE TANK UNDERNEATH THE MOTORHOME. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT DEFECT THAT COULD HAVE COST ME MY LIFE. THE MANUFACTURE DOES NOT SEEM TOO CONCERNED. I WILL NEVER PUT MY FAMILY IN THIS MOTORHOME AGAIN AS I DON'T BELIEVE ANY OF THE WELDS THAT HOLD THE REST OF THE COACH ON THE CHASSIS ARE ANY BETTER THAN THE WELDS THAT FAILED ON THE PROPANE TANK. MY STEP-FATHER IS A LICENSED PROPANE TECHNICIAN. WHEN I ASKED HIT WHAT WOULD OF HAPPENED IF I: DIDN'T HAVE THE VALVE SHUT OFF TO THE PROPANE, THE TANK GOT SQUISHED UNDER THE RV OR CAUGHT SOMETHING IN THE ROAD, AND THE RESULTS WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN GOOD. THERE IS A VERY GOOD CHANCE THAT I WOULD BE DEAD. FOR SOME REASON FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL DOES NOT FEEL THIS IS A CRITICAL ISSUE. AFTER SEEING THE QUALITY ON TWO DIFFERENT MOTORHOMES I AM DEATHLY AFRAID OF THE ONE I OWN. *TR

NHTSA ID
10289731
Incident
Oct 17, 2009
Mileage
21,210 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

LTR 110317

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This letter stated that there was one (1) Service Notification issued for the month of October, 2017.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Four Winds Fun Mover by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2010010—
2009030—
2008030—
2007110—
2006Viewing220—
2005040—
2004040—
2003040—
2002010—
2001020—
2000020—
1999010—

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.