Four Winds Windsport 2007
Model Windsport made in 2007 by Four Winds got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V565000 | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | from 02/01/2006 to 03/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 49 | 09/19/2008 | MFR | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | 10/24/2008 | 10/24/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Four winds is recalling 49 my 2007-2008 hurrican and windsport motor homes built on workhorse recreational vehicle chassis. the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. the improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Four winds is working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (please see 08v442). owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or four winds at 1-800-860-5658. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||