Four Winds Magellan 2007
Model Magellan made in 2007 by Four Winds got 1 consumer complain as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to digital instrument panel. . There were some recalls concerningequipment and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2007
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 - LPG LINES AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V305000 | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | from 07/01/2006 to 05/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 72 | 08/02/2007 | MFR | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | 07/18/2007 | 07/18/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes, the flexible gas line supplying propane to the appliances in the kitchen slide-out room may be improperly routed or supported. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Continued operation of the lp system may result in a gas leak that could result in fire or explosion resulting in serious injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be instructed not to use the lp system until they can take their motor homes into the dealers for repair. the lp gas system piping will be reconfigured to eliminate the potential for binding or kinking. the recall began on august 2, 2007. owners may contact four winds at 1-574-266-1111. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V204000 | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | from 06/01/2001 to 01/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 684 | 05/01/2009 | ODI | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | 06/10/2009 | 06/09/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Four winds is recalling 684 my 2002-2006 infinity, my 2002-2007 windesport, my 2004-2008 hurricane, my 2006-2007 megallan and my 2008 fun mover motor homes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. when combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. this can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. the driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. workhorse is handling the remedy for this campaign please see 09v-110. workhorse will conduct the owner and dealer notification. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V256000 | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | from 07/22/2005 to 07/30/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 70 | MFR | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | 07/12/2006 | 07/14/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. the spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148). they will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shaft free of charge. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or four winds at 1-937-492-1271. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||
| 02/17/2007 | 2600 | 1 | 02/11/2007 |
| Upon purchase on 2/17/2007, the dash light dimmer switch would not dim the dash lights. the dash lights were modified by the motor home manufacturer and therefore they are responsible, this according to workhorse the chassis manufacturer. i filed this defect in a letter to the business i purchased the motor home from and also the manufacturer on february 21, 2007. i have taken the motor home in twice to fix this defect and neither time was the problem resolved. the dash lights are fixed on bright and is a hazard for night driving as the glare is very strong making it difficult to see the road ahead. i notified the manufacturer in writing again on november 10, 2007 and december 21, 2007 and february 5, 2008 sent and acknowledged as received by fedex. the manufacturer will not authorize diagnostic time required to diagnose the problem. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | SAN DIEGO | 92123 | 10,000 RV | 858-492-1300 |