Four Winds Hurricane 2010
Model Hurricane made in 2010 by Four Winds got 2 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . Technical service bulletines regarding visibility. There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 2010
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V516000 | Thor Motor Coach | from 06/01/2007 to 05/01/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 634 | 11/16/2012 | MFR | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | 10/22/2012 | 10/24/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Thor motorcoach is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 motorhomes, manufactured june 1, 2007, through may 1, 2009 and equipped with an iota its-50r transfer switch. the models affected are four winds brand models: chateau, dutchmen, hurricane, windsport, magellan, fun mover, presidio, and mandalay. wiring connections inside the transfer switch are not adequate and, as a result, the switch may overheat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An overheated switch could cause it to fail and lead to a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Thor motorcoach will notify owners and replace the iota transfer switch, free of charge. the safety recall began on november 16, 2012. owners may contact thor at 1-877-500-1020. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| TSB-10-008 | 12/08/2010 | 10037764 | Four winds international: wiper pivots have been installed correctly causing the wipers to have incorrect wipe angles. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/04/2013 | |||
| The customer reported an incident with their motor-home. it appears that the iota its50-r switch failed while in use. the motor-home was stationary and hooked into 50a shore power. the customer reported that in the middle of the night they heard a popping noise and smelled something like burning rubber. the customer checked the voltage at their outlets and found they were receiving 220/240v at the plugs. upon further inspection, the customer found that the control board on the iota its50-r had obvious signs of component failure. the customer contacted the manufacturer (now thor) and was advised that their model did not fall under nhtsa campaign# 12v516000 due to the production date. the manufacturer has offered to supply the customer with a replacement unit at no cost; but is not covering the cost of installation. the customer reported that the over-voltage conditions may have also caused peripheral damage to other appliances. the customer also expressed great concern with the location of the iota its50-r in their motor-home as it is inset below the bed in the main bedroom. there was no fire in this case. | |||