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
12,656 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
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.
503 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
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.
634 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER1
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

ComponentBulletins
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER1
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.
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
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2003
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

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2012 0 1 View
2011 3 3 View
2010 (current) 3 3
2009 3 2 View
2008 3 3 View
2007 2 4 View
2006 4 2 View
2005 4 4 View
2004 6 4 View
2003 4 2 View
2002 2 3 View
2001 3 2 View
2000 3 4 View
1999 1 6 View
1997 0 2 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