2009 Four Winds Mandalay: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2009 Four Winds Mandalay. The newest campaign is 15V745000. NHTSA received the report on 10 Nov 2015. The NHTSA record gives the component Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
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Remedy of the newest campaign, 15V745000, 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.
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Recall campaigns
5 campaigns, newest first. 17,486 units in total.
- 15V745000Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- 15V698000Electrical System
- 12V516000Electrical System
- 10V563000Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- 10V026000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Pedals and Linkages
15V745000Received . 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: .
15V698000Received . 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: .
12V516000Received . 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: .
10V563000Received . 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: .
10V026000Received . 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.
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Complaints by component
The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.
Investigations
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. 2009 Four Winds Mandalay: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/four-winds/mandalay/2009/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
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- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
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- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 29 Mar 2018
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- Thor Motor Coach
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Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2009 Four Winds Mandalay?
- 17,486 units in 5 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. 5 of them name the 2009 model year.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2009 Four Winds Mandalay open?
- The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.