Four Winds Four Winds 1999
Model Four Winds made in 1999 by Four Winds got 16 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and service brakes, hydraulic. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 1999
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 | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V091003 | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | from 05/11/1999 to 12/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 2919 | ODI | FOUR WINDS CMPR. MFG. CO. | 03/27/2001 | 05/17/2001 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes and travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers n841, n821, n641, and n621. these refrigerators can experience a cooling system leak caused by operation in the ac electric mode. if a leak occurs, the cooling performance of the refrigerator will deteriorate, requiring immediate replacement of the cooling unit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the ac electric mode can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Norcold will inspect and replace the refrigerator cooling units. norcold will conduct the owner notification. 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 norcold service center at 1-800-767-9101 or four winds at 1-219-293-5256. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 03V449000 | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | from 06/19/1999 to 06/30/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 12918 | ODI | FOUR WINDS CMPR. MFG. CO. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 03/01/2003 | 59154 | 2 | 08/21/1998 |
| The dealer stated the abs did not work properly. the vehicle took longer to stop . *ak test results showed that the rear sensor was bad. (they were changed twice and the brakes still didn't work properly) the problem was a solid brake pedal with no braking, then would break loose and overbrake. pressure being applied would cause uncontrolled braking. this problem was intermittent. it was found that when the motor coach company extended the frame, they also extended the wiring harness using minimum quality, possibly substandard, wiring and connectors. (model-chateau) *scc *cb *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/01/2003 | 59154 | 2 | 08/21/1998 |
| The dealer stated the abs did not work properly. the vehicle took longer to stop . *ak test results showed that the rear sensor was bad. (they were changed twice and the brakes still didn't work properly) the problem was a solid brake pedal with no braking, then would break loose and overbrake. pressure being applied would cause uncontrolled braking. this problem was intermittent. it was found that when the motor coach company extended the frame, they also extended the wiring harness using minimum quality, possibly substandard, wiring and connectors. (model-chateau) *scc *cb *jb | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 08/02/1999 | |||
| Steering wheel in this motorhome is set to the left instead of center as a normal steering wheel should be. dealer has been contacted. also, cruise control sticks. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 08/19/1999 | 8 | ||
| Vehicle four winds infinity motor home experiences continued extreme vibration due to possible inadequate (light) frame, this condition has led to numerous problems and failures within the suspension/steering system and structure, no remedy at this time. *mjs | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 10/20/2010 | 79914 | ||
| Around october 20th, 2010, my 1999 ford windstar was making a weird noise when i a make a right turn and also when i step on the gaz pedale. the noise came from the front right of the vehicule, at first i thought it was a break problem. i took it right a way to my mecanic to be diagnosted. when the technician lifted the van, he noticed right a way the sub frame all rusted and broken. my mechanic did not let me drive it because it's a high risk, he said the engine can fall any moment. due to the hight cost of replacing a new sub frame, the technician sugested a used one but in good condition. it costed me $723.00 to replace it. i went to the nearest ford dealer to complaint but i was told that that specific part of the vehicle was not recalled and it's due to the age of the vehicle. i am still afraid to drive my ford windstar even after i replaced it. curently my van is siting at ford dealer parking lot, it's under recall for the rear axle. | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 19500 | 3 | 10/12/1999 |
| Regarding: bridgestone/firestone tire failure (tracking #ft20050726-0000000175) factory installed firestone tires which came with our motorhome when purchased. we feel these tires are faulty and pose a danger. these tires are not safe. having the tread separate from the sidewall on three tires, during a recent trip, creates a concern for safety. fortunately on the motorhome sustained undercarriage damage. we were not injured, although the possibility was there. no other vehicles or their occupants were injured from the dislodged flying tread. again we would like to emphasize that these tires are faulty and pose a serious potential for loss of property and above ll a serious potential for bodily injury and possibly loss of life. *jb the left rear outer tire separated and the left rear inner tire separated, both on two separate occasions causing damage to the undercarriage, fuel system, wires, the trim of the vehicle and the exhaust system. *sc | |||
| 01/29/2003 | 49000 | 1 | 10/24/1998 |
| Blow out and separation on firestone lt22575r16e. *nlm | |||
| 07/08/2002 | 26000 | 1 | 10/24/1998 |
| Firestone lt22575r16e tread separation and blow out near yakima wa. *nlm | |||
| 05/31/2001 | 18000 | 1 | 10/24/1998 |
| Lt22575r16e firestone tire thread separation and blow out near las vegas nv. *nlm | |||
| 04/24/2001 | 12000 | 1 | 09/24/1998 |
| Firestone tire lt2257516e tread separation and blow out hwy 95 approx. 35 mi no of yuma az. *nlm | |||
| 02/28/2003 | 1 | ||
| Firestone steeltex tires, 9000 miles on them, 31' motorhome on ford e450 chassis, tires to proper inflation, vehicle stored inside, 50 degrees outside. driving at approx. 60-65 mph only about 25 miles underway when the passenger side rear inner dual tire came apart and then blew. as the tread was coming off it grabbed the exhaust pipe and whipped it around under the coach, doing fairly extensive damage (blown out gray water tank, wiring, bent cross beam, tore up underside of coach, ruined back half of muffler, etc., etc.) to the tune of approx. $5,000. firestone, ford or motorhome manufacturer all passed the buck.*jb | |||
| TIRES - VALVE | |||
| 10/24/1998 | 1 | 09/28/1998 | |
| Tires valve extensions are not functional for checking and putting air in the tires, design flaw. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 08/02/1999 | |||
| Steering wheel in this motorhome is set to the left instead of center as a normal steering wheel should be. dealer has been contacted. also, cruise control sticks. *ak | |||
| WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | |||
| 07/23/1999 | 4 | 04/03/1999 | |
| Hub cap / bracket failed on four occasions. *yc | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | YUMA | 85367 | R V SUPER CENTER | |
| NH | EPSOM | 03234 | GARY'S RV | 603 798 4030 |