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2008 Four Winds Windsport

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.
2
Latest May 16, 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.
2
Latest Oct 22, 2012
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 2008 Four Winds Windsport, most frequently naming the electrical 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

  • Electrical150.0%
  • Visibility150.0%

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

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
12V516000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Oct 22, 2012
634 units potentially affected
The defect: Thor 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.
The risk: An overheated switch could cause it to fail and lead to a fire.
The remedy: Thor Motorcoach will notify owners and replace the Iota Transfer Switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 16, 2012. Owners may contact Thor at 1-877-500-1020.
Thor Motor CoachManufacturer number RC000064View on NHTSA.gov
08V565000

STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

Oct 24, 2008
49 units potentially affected
The defect: FOUR WINDS IS RECALLING 49 MY 2007-2008 HURRICAN AND WINDSPORT MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS. THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY. THE IMPROPER TORQUE MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE CASTLE NUT AND COMPROMISED THE INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTION.
The risk: IF THE DRAG LINK WERE TO SEPARATE FROM THE PITMAN ARM, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT HAVE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.
The remedy: FOUR WINDS IS WORKING WITH WORKHORSE TO REPLACE AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM (PLEASE SEE 08V442). OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-946-7731 OR FOUR WINDS AT 1-800-860-5658.
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONALView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Electrical
Filed May 16, 2013
Fire reported

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

NHTSA ID
10512327
Incident
May 9, 2013
Mileage
13,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Nov 15, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WOULD FRACTURE FROM THE MOLDING WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FAILURE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED FOR THE FAILURE OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.

NHTSA ID
10365846
Incident
Apr 1, 2010
Mileage
8,000 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Four Winds Windsport by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2011020—
2010020—
2009030—
2008Viewing220—
2007050—
2006050—
2005240—
2004160—
2003451—
2002130—
2001240—
2000130—
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.