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2007 Four Winds Magellan

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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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.
1
Latest Feb 10, 2008
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.
3
Latest Jun 10, 2009
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 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2007 Four Winds Magellan, most frequently naming the electrical category. 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

  • Electrical1100.0%

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
09V204000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Jun 10, 2009
684 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. WORKHORSE WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER AND DEALER NOTIFICATION. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731.
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONALView on NHTSA.gov
07V305000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

Jul 18, 2007
72 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE LP SYSTEM MAY RESULT IN A GAS LEAK THAT COULD RESULT IN FIRE OR EXPLOSION RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
The remedy: OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE LP SYSTEM UNTIL THEY CAN TAKE THEIR MOTOR HOMES INTO THE DEALERS FOR REPAIR. THE LP GAS SYSTEM PIPING WILL BE RECONFIGURED TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FOR BINDING OR KINKING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOUR WINDS AT 1-574-266-1111.
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONALView on NHTSA.gov
06V256000

STEERING

Jul 12, 2006
70 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE SPLINE CAN STRIP WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.
The risk: THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06V148). THEY WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773 OR FOUR WINDS AT 1-937-492-1271.
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONALView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Electrical
Filed Feb 10, 2008

UPON PURCHASE ON 2/17/2007, THE DASH LIGHT DIMMER SWITCH WOULD NOT DIM THE DASH LIGHTS. THE DASH LIGHTS WERE MODIFIED BY THE MOTOR HOME MANUFACTURER AND THEREFORE THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE, THIS ACCORDING TO WORKHORSE THE CHASSIS MANUFACTURER. I FILED THIS DEFECT IN A LETTER TO THE BUSINESS I PURCHASED THE MOTOR HOME FROM AND ALSO THE MANUFACTURER ON FEBRUARY 21, 2007. I HAVE TAKEN THE MOTOR HOME IN TWICE TO FIX THIS DEFECT AND NEITHER TIME WAS THE PROBLEM RESOLVED. THE DASH LIGHTS ARE FIXED ON "BRIGHT" AND IS A HAZARD FOR NIGHT DRIVING AS THE GLARE IS VERY STRONG MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE THE ROAD AHEAD. I NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER IN WRITING AGAIN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2007 AND DECEMBER 21, 2007 AND FEBRUARY 5, 2008 SENT AND ACKNOWLEDGED AS RECEIVED BY FEDEX. THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT AUTHORIZE DIAGNOSTIC TIME REQUIRED TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA ID
10217587
Incident
Feb 17, 2007
Mileage
2,600 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Four Winds Magellan by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2010020—
2009020—
2007Viewing130—
2006040—
2005010—
2004010—

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.