2010 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE
3 recalls — 3 complaints — 2 TSBs
15V745000 Nov 10, 2015
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
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 RC0001... Read more
15V698000 Oct 23, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Four Winds Hurricane and Windsport, 2009-2010 Four Winds Mandalay, 2010 Four Winds Magellan, and 2010-2011 Four Winds Serrano motorhomes manufactured May 2, 2009, to September 1, 2010. The affected vehicles are wired to be powered by ... Read more
Consequence
As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch with a transfer switch from another manufacturer, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000106.
12V516000 Oct 22, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
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 Mandala... Read more
Consequence
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.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 19, 2013
Incident date: Sep 2, 2013
2010 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR BATTERY CONTROL CENTER REPAIRS AND WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT OF LEAKING BLACK WATER TANK. *SMD THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A CALL FROM A REPRESENTATIVE STATING THE CLAIM WAS DENIED, BECAUSE THE INCIDENT WAS NOT RELATED TO THE RECALL... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Sep 19, 2013
Incident date: Sep 2, 2013
2010 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR BATTERY CONTROL CENTER REPAIRS AND WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT OF LEAKING BLACK WATER TANK. *SMD THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A CALL FROM A REPRESENTATIVE STATING THE CLAIM WAS DENIED, BECAUSE THE INCIDENT WAS NOT RELATED TO THE RECALL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 14, 2013
Incident date: Mar 4, 2013
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED AN INCIDENT WITH THEIR MOTOR-HOME. IT APPEARS THAT THE IOTA ITS50-R SWITCH FAILED WHILE IN USE. THE MOTOR-HOME WAS STATIONARY AND HOOKED INTO 50A SHORE POWER. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT THEY HEARD A POPPING NOISE AND SMELLED SOMETHING LIKE BURNING RUB... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2010 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
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.
TSB-10-008
Dec 8, 2010
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL: WIPER PIVOTS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY CAUSING THE WIPERS TO HAVE INCORRECT WIPE ANGLES. *RM
NHTSA Safety Investigations — FOUR WINDS HURRICANE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE04025
Opened: Mar 15, 2004 — Closed: Apr 27, 2004
INCORRECT ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BREAKER
IN LATE FEBRUARY 2004,FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL NOTIFIED OWNERS OF CERTAIN MOTORHOMES BY LETTER THAT THERE WAS A NEED TO REPLACE THE FACTORY INSTALLED CIRCUIT BREAKER DUE TO AN OVERRATED CIRCUIT BREAKER BEING INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY.THIS ISSUE REPORTEDLY AFFECTS THE 110 VOLT (HOUSE CURRENT) SYSTEM O... Read more
FOUR WINDS HURRICANE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FOUR WINDS HURRICANE across all model years (1999–2011).
41
Total Recalls
45
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FOUR WINDS HURRICANE — Year by Year
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