Four Winds Four Winds 2002
Model Four Winds made in 2002 by Four Winds got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There were some recalls concerningequipment and service brakes, air.
Model 2002
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 | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V502000 | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | V (Vehicle) | MFR | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | 10/12/2004 | 10/20/2004 | ||||||||||
| Defect Summary | On motorhome chassis built by workhorse and equipped with bosch brakes, the pads can drag on the rotor surface due to the pin sliding. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A hang up or lock up may cause the calipers to over heat and not allow the driver to stop safely. this could cause overheating of the brake calipers which could result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Workhorse is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will repair the brake caliper. owners should contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or four winds at 937-295-2983. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | |||
| 07/07/2004 | 15000 | 1 | |
| While accelerating from a stop spare tire rack bolt broke, causing the tire to fall into traffic. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||