2006 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER

2 recalls — 3 complaints — 1 TSBs

17V758000 Nov 22, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdf. These extinguishers may become... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and cl... Read more
110,400 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
06V351000 Sep 13, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
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 PU... Read more
Consequence
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 THO... Read more
692 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints 2 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER1
TIRES1
TIRES Aug 2, 2013
Incident date: Jul 28, 2013
INSTALLED 6 TIRES (WILDCAT LT225/75R16) ON 31' 2006 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER MOTORHOME ON 4/12/2010 @ 17951 MILES. I BELIEVE THEY ARE MANUFACTURED BY COOPER.1ST FAILURE WAS 9/8/2010 AFTER 1449 MILES. THE TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION AND WAS COMPLETELY SHREDDED BY THE TIME IT WAS SERVICED. THE TIRE DEALER R... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER Oct 25, 2009
Incident date: Oct 17, 2009
I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH POOR QUALITY FROM FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL FOR THREE YEARS. 8 MONTHS AGO THEY SWAPPED OUT MY FIRST DEFECTIVE PRODUCT FOR A REPLACEMENT UNIT. TWO WEEKS AGO I WAS DRIVING THE REPLACEMENT MOTORHOME DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF THE WELDS THAT HOLD THE PROPANE TANK IN PLACE UNDER T... Read more
Crash
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Oct 25, 2009
Incident date: Oct 17, 2009
I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH POOR QUALITY FROM FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL FOR THREE YEARS. 8 MONTHS AGO THEY SWAPPED OUT MY FIRST DEFECTIVE PRODUCT FOR A REPLACEMENT UNIT. TWO WEEKS AGO I WAS DRIVING THE REPLACEMENT MOTORHOME DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF THE WELDS THAT HOLD THE PROPANE TANK IN PLACE UNDER T... Read more
Crash

Technical Service Bulletins — 2006 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
LTR 110317 Nov 3, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This letter stated that there was one (1) Service Notification issued for the month of October, 2017.

FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER across all model years (1999–2010).

28 Total Recalls
4 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2009 3 0 View
2008 3 0 View
2007 1 1 View
2006 (current) 2 3
2005 4 0 View
2004 4 0 View
2003 4 0 View
2002 1 0 View
2001 2 0 View
2000 2 0 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