Four Winds Chateau Sport 2000
Model Chateau Sport made in 2000 by Four Winds got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting and tires. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 2000
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V449000 | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | from 06/19/1999 to 06/30/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 12918 | ODI | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | 11/04/2003 | 11/05/2003 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain travel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these ovens were produced with a defective panel. an electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a jumper or jump wire. this may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800-932-3837 or four winds at 1-219-266-1111. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 1 | 12/17/1999 | |
| Signal lights and tail lights not working properly. *bf the consumer stated that if you tap on the light cover or the side wall near the light this will cause the light to start working again but not sure for how long. *tc | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 10/11/2003 | 29855 | 7 | 12/17/1999 |
| (four winds international thor) the fourth tire had failed. *sc the consumer experienced 7 tire failures due to tread separation. *jb | |||
| 06/14/2004 | 3 | 02/17/1999 | |
| The right rear inner tire tread separated. *jb the consumer believes these tires need to be recalled. *nm | |||
| 10/11/2003 | 29855 | 1 | 12/17/1999 |
| The passenger side rear tire experienced tread separation. the tire was the original spare and was rotated onto the rv for use. the consumer has the tire in her possession. *ak *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | ELKHART | 46514 | ODYSSEY RV | |
| IN | ELKHART | 46514 | ODYSSEY RV, INC |