Four Winds Chateau Sport 2006

Model Chateau Sport made in 2006 by Four Winds got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . There were some recalls concerningequipment and wheels.

Model 2006

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
05V272000FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONALfrom 12/09/2004 to 04/04/2005V (Vehicle)238MFRFOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL06/10/200506/10/2005571120
Defect SummaryCertain motor homes built on ford e-450 chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.' the tire pressure is incorrectly listed on the label for the rear tires.
Consequence SummaryAt the incorrectly stated pressure, the rear tires are unable to support the gross axle weight rating (gawr) for the rear axle.
Corrective SummaryOwners and dealers will be mailed supplementary tire labels containing the correct rear tire inflation information. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or four winds at 1-574-266-1111.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
WHEELS
05V090000FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONALfrom 01/05/2005 to 03/01/2005V (Vehicle)26105/13/2005MFRFOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL03/14/200503/15/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain class b and class c motor homes, the spare wheels contain an incorrect offset. the center of the wheel was welded in the wrong position.
Consequence SummaryThe wheel may rub against the brake caliper which could result in a brake failure increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryThe spare wheels will be replaced free of charge. the recall beagn on may 13, 2005. owners may contact four winds at 1-574-266-1111.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
03/01/200732001002/01/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 four winds chateau sport. the contact was unable to fill the vehicle with gas. the failure occurred every third time he attempted to fill the tank. the dealer stated that the vent tube was too close to the filler neck. the rubber hose was shortened and reinstalled. as of november 5, 2007, there had been no further occurrences; however, the contact felt that this would not correct the failure. the failure mileage was 3,200 and current mileage was 16,530. updated 01/09/08. *lj the consumer stated the vent tube filled up with gas. updated