Four Winds Hurricane 1999
Model Hurricane made in 1999 by Four Winds got 6 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment and exterior lighting. 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/19/2002 | |||
| Consumer noticed smell of gas fumes while driving. dealer determined motorhome has leak from seam of gas tank. consumer stated has a 1997 four winds hurricane with a ford chassis. ts | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 01/07/2004 | 38000 | 50 | 01/07/2004 |
| Headlamp lens turn yellow and obstruct light output. at nighttime it is very difficult to see road and road conditions. *tr | |||
| 02/05/2007 | 0 | 10 | 01/05/2004 |
| The headlight lens on my 1999 hurricane motorhome, with ford f-53 chassis, have discolored so badly that it is very hard to see after dark. i have contacted both ford and the hurricane manufacturer but have had no reply. i can't find replacements that will fit. any help will be greatly appreciated. i am 67 years old and i feel my is being jerked. *nm | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 07/12/2002 | |||
| While driving on flat surface at any speed vehicle will vibrate ,causing steering problems. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 07/12/2002 | |||
| While driving on flat surface at any speed vehicle will vibrate ,causing steering problems. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 06/25/2002 | |||
| Water is seeping in through the seals of all the windows. vehicle has not been examined by dealer. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA | MARYSVILLE | FUNTIME RV |