Four Winds Windsport 2001
Model Windsport made in 2001 by Four Winds got 3 consumer complains as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seat belts and structure. There were some recalls concerningequipment and fuel system, other.
Model 2001
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 | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V157000 | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | from 07/01/2001 to 05/15/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 356 | 06/21/2002 | MFR | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | 06/12/2002 | 06/13/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes, the independent movement between the chassis frame and the motor home body can cause the liquid propane (lp) gas tubing or the manifold pipe to split or crack. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the copper tubing or manifold pipe splits or cracks, lp gas will leak from the copper tubing. gas leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire or explosion. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace and relocate the lp gas manifold and the copper tubing. owner notification began june 21, 2002. 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 four winds at 1-574-266-1111. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V097003 | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | V (Vehicle) | 3150 | ODI | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | 03/30/2001 | 04/04/2001 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: certain motorhomes equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Am-safe notified four winds' customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge. owner notification began august 31, 2000. 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 am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330 or four winds at 219-266-1111. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V069000 | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | from 09/30/1999 to 01/16/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 3482 | 05/13/2003 | MFR | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | 03/05/2003 | 03/19/2003 | 571 | 105 S5.3 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems. the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. owner notification began may 13, 2003. 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 four winds at 1-219-266-1111. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/01/2001 | |||
| Consumer received recall 00v273000 notification regarding safety belts. when he contacted dealership to have this defect repaired, he was informed that parts will not be available for some time. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 10/16/2003 | 4771 | 3 | 05/25/2002 |
| Windshield leaked water inside of the motorhome on the drivers side. the motorhome was taken to the dealer twice, where they applied a clear silicone in the leaky area. however, the dealer indicated to the consumer to take the motorhome to indiana where they could see what was wrong with the windshield. this was not what the consumer expected from a $79.800 vehicle. *ak *jb *nm the windshield was coming out on the passenger's side of the unit and would also continue to leak when it rained. *sc | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 10/16/2003 | 4771 | 3 | 05/25/2002 |
| Windshield leaked water inside of the motorhome on the drivers side. the motorhome was taken to the dealer twice, where they applied a clear silicone in the leaky area. however, the dealer indicated to the consumer to take the motorhome to indiana where they could see what was wrong with the windshield. this was not what the consumer expected from a $79.800 vehicle. *ak *jb *nm the windshield was coming out on the passenger's side of the unit and would also continue to leak when it rained. *sc | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA | SHOEMAKERSVILLE | 19555 | TOM SCHAEFFER'S RV | 610 562 3071 |