2008 Four Winds Mandalay: recalls and complaints

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• 12V51600022 Oct 2012Electrical System
• 10V56300016 Nov 2010Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
• 10V02600028 Jan 2010Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Pedals and Linkages
• 08V33500011 Jul 2008Suspension
• 08V03400028 Jan 2008Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve
• 07V58400019 Dec 2007Steering / Gear Box / Shaft Pitman

1. 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.

2. 10V563000Received 16 Nov 2010. 3,488 units.

   Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Tmc is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 damon and four winds recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak, may not shut-off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Tmc is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional nformation. The recall began on january 12, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or thor motor coach at 1-877-855-2867.

   Report filed by THOR MOTOR COACH. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Jan 2011.

3. 10V026000Received 28 Jan 2010. 205 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Pedals and Linkages

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Four winds is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 presidio, model year 2007-2010 mandalay, and model year 2010 montecito motorhomes built between october 5, 2004 and november 25, 2009 on freightliner chassis manufactured between may 2007 and november 2009 with kongsberg power products systems adjustable brake pedals. The drive pin which secures the brake pedal arm to the balance of the assembly may become disengaged, this may cause a reduction in vehicle braking and/or cause the brake pedal to move out of position and interfere with throttle pedal function.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A reduction in braking or interference with the throttle pedal could result in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks, the parent company of freightliner, has indicated that they are conducting the owners' notification and will be administering this recall campaign please see daimler's defect report 09v-461. Dealers will receive kits and will inspect and install a c-clamp on the adjustable brake pedal. This service will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact daimler trucks warranty claims department at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL. Manufacturer campaign number FL569A.

4. 08V335000Received 11 Jul 2008. 69 units.

   Suspension

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Four winds is recalling certain my 2008-2009 motor home chassis equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. In addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Four winds is working with daimler trucks and saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08e031 and 08v269). Owners may contact saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271, daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712, or four winds at 1-800-860-5658.

   Report filed by FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL.

5. 08V034000Received 28 Jan 2008. 21 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain motor homes built on freightliner chassis and equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This could cause a delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Four winds is working with freightliner and bendix to repair these vehicles (please see 07v302 and 07e037). Bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712, bendix at 1-440-329-9000 or four winds at 1-574-266-1111.

   Report filed by FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL.

6. 07V584000Received 19 Dec 2007. 1,174 units.

   Steering / Gear Box / Shaft Pitman

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain motor homes built on freightliner chassis and equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, these gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. This could potentially allow the recirculating balls to escape from the recirculating ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs, or the need for more steering wheel adjustments while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. Loss of steering could result in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Four winds is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear free of charge (please see 07v343 and 07e049). Owners may contact four winds at 1-574-266-1111 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

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Complaints that report a crash

0

Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

0

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

25 Jan 2008

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

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.

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 20031
2. 20045
3. 20055
4. 20063
5. 20076
6. 20086
7. 20095
8. 20104

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2008 Four Winds Mandalay?

5,591 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Four Winds Mandalay have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the Four Winds Mandalay, model years 2003 to 2010. 6 of them name the 2008 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2008 Four Winds Mandalay name most often?

Equipment: 2 of 2 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2008 Four Winds Mandalay open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.