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2006 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU SPORT

2 recalls — 1 complaints

05V272000 Jun 10, 2005
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
238 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
05V090000 Mar 14, 2005
WHEELS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
261 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Nov 5, 2007
Incident date: Mar 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU SPORT. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO FILL THE VEHICLE WITH GAS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVERY THIRD TIME HE ATTEMPTED TO FILL THE TANK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VENT TUBE WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE FILLER NECK. THE RUBBER HOSE WAS SHORTENED AND REINSTALLED. AS... Read more

NHTSA Safety Investigations — FOUR WINDS CHATEAU SPORT

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE04029 Opened: Mar 15, 2004 — Closed: May 7, 2004
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2003
FUEL LEAKAGE
IN LATE MAY 2003, FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL NOTIFIED OWNERS OF CERTAIN CLASS ?C? MOTORHOMES TO NOT OPERATE THEIR AUXILLARY GENRATOR WHILE THE VEHICLE?S ENGINE WAS RUNNING DUE TO AN EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE PROBLEM.THE BULLETIN ADDRESSED THE POSSIBILITY OF ENGINE FLOODING AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL L... Read more

FOUR WINDS CHATEAU SPORT — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FOUR WINDS CHATEAU SPORT across all model years (1999–2009).

18 Total Recalls
7 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FOUR WINDS CHATEAU SPORT — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2009 1 0 View
2008 1 1 View
2006 (current) 2 1
2005 3 0 View
2004 3 0 View
2003 4 0 View
2002 1 1 View
2001 1 0 View
2000 1 4 View
1999 1 0 View

Other FOUR WINDS Models

Model Recalls Complaints
19A 0 0 View
19D 0 0 View
24B 0 0 View
24Q 0 0 View
26DD 0 0 View
26DQ 0 0 View
26FQ 0 0 View
26L 0 0 View