Four Winds Dutchmen recalls

There are 9 safety recalls on record for the Four Winds Dutchmen, covering 33,036 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Four Winds Dutchmen recalls by model year

2010 1 2009 2 2006 1 2005 4 2004 3 2003 3 2002 1 2001 2 2000 2 1999 1

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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported November 10, 2015 · 12,656 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Thor Challenger, Thor Citation, Thor Hurricane, Thor Tuscany, Thor Windsport, 2011-2012 Thor Astoria, Thor Avanti, Thor Chateau, 2011-2014 Thor Daybreak, 2011-2015 Thor Outlaw, Thor Siesta, 2014-2015 Thor Miramar, 2012 Thor Four Winds, 2008-2011 Damon Astoria, Damon Daybreak, Damon Outlaw, Damon Tuscany, 2008-2012, Damon Challenger, 2008-2010 Damon Essence, 2009-2011 Damon Avanti, Four Winds Chateau, Four Winds Citation, Four Winds Four Winds, Four Winds Hurricane, Four Winds Siesta, Four Winds Windsport, 2009-2010 Four Winds Dorado, Four Winds Dutchmen, Four Winds Magellan, Four Winds Mandalay and 2009 Four Winds Fun Mover, and Four Winds Presidio motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Thor will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism and replace all of the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1‑877‑855‑2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000111.

Recall number 15V745000 · Recall details

Electrical systemReported October 22, 2012 · 634 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: An overheated switch could cause it to fail and lead to a fire.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 12V516000 · Recall details

Engine and engine coolingReported September 13, 2006 · 692 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with gm 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.
Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Remedy: Chevrolet and workhorse are handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225 and 06v289). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, workhorse at 877‑294‑6773 or thor industries at 937‑596‑6849.

Recall number 06V351000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported June 10, 2005 · 238 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain motor homes built on ford e-450 chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.' the tire pressure is incorrectly listed on the label for the rear tires.
Risk: At the incorrectly stated pressure, the rear tires are unable to support the gross axle weight rating (gawr) for the rear axle.
Remedy: Owners and dealers will be mailed supplementary tire labels containing the correct rear tire inflation information. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673 or four winds at 1‑574‑266‑1111.

Recall number 05V272000 · Recall details

WheelsReported March 14, 2005 · 261 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain class b and class c motor homes, the spare wheels contain an incorrect offset. The center of the wheel was welded in the wrong position.
Risk: The wheel may rub against the brake caliper which could result in a brake failure increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The spare wheels will be replaced free of charge. The recall beagn on may 13, 2005. Owners may contact four winds at 1‑574‑266‑1111.

Recall number 05V090000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported October 28, 2004 · 1,107 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On motor homes built on ford e-series chassis , a diode in the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module may experience an electrical short.
Risk: The electrical short may cause an ABS malfunction that would illuminate the ABS warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. This condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended.
Remedy: Ford motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will install a new fuse in the ABS circuit and install a heat shield over the ABS module. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673 or four winds at 937‑295‑2983.

Recall number 04V513000 · Recall details

Engine and engine coolingReported October 27, 2004 · 1,380 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On motor homes built on ford e-series chassis, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. This change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles.
Risk: These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.
Remedy: Ford is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673 or four winds at 937‑295‑2983.

Recall number 04V529000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported November 4, 2003 · 12,918 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 03V449000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported March 30, 2001 · 3,150 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 01V097003 · Recall details

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9, covering equipment, electrical system and engine and engine cooling.

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