Four Winds: recalls by model and year

Name: Four Winds recall campaigns
Creator: Recall Register
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NHTSA lists 43 vehicle recall campaigns for Four Winds. The register has 22 model lines of the make, model years 1992 to 2012. NHTSA has 165 complaints on file for these model lines.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Model lines

22 model lines, in the order of the number of complaints.

Four Winds: recall campaigns and complaints for each model line
Model line	Model years	Campaigns	Complaints	Complaints for each model year	Component with the most mentions
Four Winds	18	10	54	3.0	Tires
Hurricane	15	16	34	2.3	Electrical System
Chateau	12	9	20	1.7	Tires
Windsport	13	18	14	1.1	Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Infinity	8	11	10	1.3	Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Chateau Sport	10	8	7	0.7	Tires
Mandalay	8	14	6	0.8	Visibility
Dutchmen	10	9	4	0.4	Tires
FUN Mover	12	10	3	0.3	Fuel System, Other
Four Winds 5000	10	8	3	0.3	Equipment
Serrano	3	2	3	1.0	Visibility/Wiper
Chateau Citation	5	4	2	0.4	Tires
Dutchmen Express	9	8	1	0.1	Suspension
Magellan	6	8	1	0.2	Electrical System
Majestic	8	5	1	0.1	Tires
Dutchmen Dorado	2	4	1	0.5	Fuel/Propulsion System
Presidio 400	3	2	1	0.3	Visibility
Presidio	6	7	0	0.0
Four Winds Siesta	3	3	0	0.0
Valencia	2	3	0	0.0
Montecito	2	2	0	0.0
Presidio 360	1	3	0	0.0

This table compares the model lines of Four Winds only. The NHTSA files have no sales figures. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints. This site does not compare one make with a different make.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Newest recall campaigns

The newest 5 of 43.

20V679000Received 4 Nov 2020. 59 units.
Electrical System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Four Winds Montecito 38D, 38E, 40J, 42B, 42C motorhomes, equipped with an Iota ITS-50R transfer switch. The transfer switch may experience a heat related failure due to being exposed to high electrical loads when used in higher ambient temperatures.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the transfer switch continues to be used, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch with a different brand of switch, free of charge. The recall began December 29, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000205.
Report filed by Thor Motor Coach. Manufacturer campaign number RC000205. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Dec 2020. The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.
17V758000Received 22 Nov 2017. 110,400 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Thor Motor Coach. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jan 2018. The campaign has 321 make, model and year entries.
15V745000Received 10 Nov 2015. 12,656 units.
Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Thor Challenger, Thor Citation, Thor Hurricane, Thor Tuscany, Thor Windsport, 2011-2012 Thor Astoria, Thor Avanti, Thor Chateau, 2011-2014 Thor Daybreak, 2011-2015 Thor Outlaw, Thor Siesta, 2014-2015 Thor Miramar, 2012 Thor Four Winds, 2008-2011 Damon Astoria, Damon Daybreak, Damon Outlaw, Damon Tuscany, 2008-2012, Damon Challenger, 2008-2010 Damon Essence, 2009-2011 Damon Avanti, Four Winds Chateau, Four Winds Citation, Four Winds Four Winds, Four Winds Hurricane, Four Winds Siesta, Four Winds Windsport, 2009-2010 Four Winds Dorado, Four Winds Dutchmen, Four Winds Magellan, Four Winds Mandalay and 2009 Four Winds Fun Mover, and Four Winds Presidio motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Thor will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism and replace all of the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000111.
Report filed by Thor Motor Coach. Manufacturer campaign number RC000111. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Jan 2016. The campaign has 108 make, model and year entries.
15V698000Received 23 Oct 2015. 503 units.
Electrical System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Four Winds Hurricane and Windsport, 2009-2010 Four Winds Mandalay, 2010 Four Winds Magellan, and 2010-2011 Four Winds Serrano motorhomes manufactured May 2, 2009, to September 1, 2010. The affected vehicles are wired to be powered by a generator and are equipped with an Iota ITS-50R transfer switch that may fail when exposed to elevated electrical loads and used in higher ambient temperatures.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch with a transfer switch from another manufacturer, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000106.
Report filed by Thor Motor Coach. Manufacturer campaign number RC000106. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Nov 2015. The campaign has 11 make, model and year entries.
12V516000Received 22 Oct 2012. 634 units.
Electrical System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An overheated switch could cause it to fail and lead to a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Thor Motor Coach. Manufacturer campaign number RC000064. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Nov 2012. The campaign has 17 make, model and year entries.

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Counts by year

Recall campaigns that name Four Winds vehicles, by the year NHTSA received the report. The largest year is 2004, with 9 campaigns.

Complaints about Four Winds vehicles, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2003, with 27 complaints.

Components in the complaints

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

Four Winds: complaints by component, per 1,000 component mentions
Component	Per 1,000	Mentions
Tires	220.7	49
Equipment	94.6	21
Structure	90.1	20
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	72.1	16
Visibility	67.6	15
Electrical System	67.6	15
Fuel System, Gasoline	49.5	11
Suspension	49.5	11
Steering	40.5	9
Engine and Engine Cooling	36	8

Official channels

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Cite this page

Recall Register. Four Winds: recalls by model and year. https://recallregister.com/make/four-winds/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 15 May 2019
Investigations that name the make: 2
Units in the campaigns: 161,736

Manufacturers in the recall file: FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL; Thor Motor Coach.

The make name is the name in the NHTSA files. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make. How the register is made. Report an error.

Questions

Which Four Winds model line has the most recall campaigns?: The Windsport: 18 campaigns for 13 model years. A line with more model years has more campaigns.
Which Four Winds model line has the most complaints?: The Four Winds: 54 complaints for 18 model years. A line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints.
Which components do the complaints about Four Winds vehicles name?: Tires: 220.7 per 1,000 component mentions. Equipment: 94.6 per 1,000 component mentions. Structure: 90.1 per 1,000 component mentions.
How many units are in the recall campaigns for Four Winds?: 161,736 units in 43 campaigns. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make.