Four Winds Mandalay 2008
Model Mandalay made in 2008 by Four Winds got 1 consumer complain as well as 6 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to equipment. . There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.
Model 2008
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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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V563000 | THOR MOTOR COACH | from 05/03/2004 to 09/21/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 3488 | 01/12/2011 | MFR | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | 11/16/2010 | 11/16/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Tmc is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 damon and four winds recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. the population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. the response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak, may not shut-off in sufficient time to prevent a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Tmc is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional nformation. the recall began on january 12, 2011. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or thor motor coach at 1-877-855-2867. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V034000 | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | from 08/01/2007 to 11/21/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 21 | MFR | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | 01/28/2008 | 01/28/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes built on freightliner chassis and equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause a delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Four winds is working with freightliner and bendix to repair these vehicles (please see 07v302 and 07e037). bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712, bendix at 1-440-329-9000 or 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 - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V026000 | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | from 05/01/2007 to 11/30/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 205 | 12/22/2009 | MFR | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | 01/28/2010 | 01/28/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Four winds is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 presidio, model year 2007-2010 mandalay, and model year 2010 montecito motorhomes built between october 5, 2004 and november 25, 2009 on freightliner chassis manufactured between may 2007 and november 2009 with kongsberg power products systems adjustable brake pedals. the drive pin which secures the brake pedal arm to the balance of the assembly may become disengaged, this may cause a reduction in vehicle braking and/or cause the brake pedal to move out of position and interfere with throttle pedal function. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A reduction in braking or interference with the throttle pedal could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks, the parent company of freightliner, has indicated that they are conducting the owners' notification and will be administering this recall campaign please see daimler's defect report 09v-461. dealers will receive kits and will inspect and install a c-clamp on the adjustable brake pedal. this service will be performed free of charge. owners may contact daimler trucks warranty claims department at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Four winds safety recall no. fl569a.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 - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V584000 | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | from 09/09/2003 to 09/27/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 1174 | ODI | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | 12/19/2007 | 12/19/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes built on freightliner chassis and equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, these gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. this could potentially allow the recirculating balls to escape from the recirculating ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs, or the need for more steering wheel adjustments while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. loss of steering could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Four winds is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear free of charge (please see 07v343 and 07e049). owners may contact four winds at 1-574-266-1111 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V335000 | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | from 09/01/2007 to 07/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 69 | MFR | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | 07/11/2008 | 07/24/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Four winds is recalling certain my 2008-2009 motor home chassis equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. in some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. in addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Four winds is working with daimler trucks and saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. if a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08e031 and 08v269). owners may contact saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271, daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712, or four winds at 1-800-860-5658. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||
| 11/01/2007 | 2200 | 1 | 11/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 four winds chateau kodiak (na). the contact stated that the rear of the vehicle does not allow drainage. as a result, bacteria forms and grows. he stated that he could use chemicals to kill the bacteria; however, he would be unable to drain the water. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle met their codes, but would not inform the contact on where to locate the codes. the failure mileage was 2,200 and current mileage was 3,200. updated 07/15/08 *bf updated 07/15/08 | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | FOUNTAIN VALLEY | MIKE THOMPSONS RV SUPER STORES | 714-962-8624 |