2011 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.
11V058000 Jan 25, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THOR MOTOR COACH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 DAMON CHALLENGER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 CHALLENGER PLATINUM, MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 DAYBREAK, MODEL YEAR 2010 DAYBREAK CLASSIC, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DAYBREAK SPORT, MODEL YEAR 2007-2009, OUTLAW AND MODEL YEAR 2011 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE, RECREATI... Read more
Consequence
A FUEL LEAK INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE WHICH MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy
NAVISTAR/WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY AND OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE NAVISTAR/WORKHORSE'S DEFECT REPORT 10V-348. NAVISTAR/WORKHORSE WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL FUEL-FILL CAP ASSEMBLIES WITH ONES ASSEMBLED WITH HOSE MATERIAL THAT MEETS DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS. THIS SERVICE WILL ... Read more
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 |
| WHEELS:RIM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 4, 2014
Incident date: Dec 26, 2013
CLASS A MOTORHOME HAS A 110V AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH (ATS) THAT PROVIDES EITHER SHORE POWER OR ON-BOARD GENERATOR POWER TO THE COACH POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER. THOR INDUSTRIES USED AN IOTA ITS-50R ATS ON THIS AND SEVERAL OTHER MATRON BRANDS WITHIN THEIR BUSINESS. THIS ATS BY IOTA HAS BEEN IMPLI... Read more
Fire
WHEELS:RIM
Jul 19, 2011
Incident date: Jul 18, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TRYING ADD AIR TO THE TIRE OR JUST CHECKING THE PRESSURE HE NOTICED THE HOLE IN THE RIM WAS TOO SMALL TO GET HIS HAND IN, TO INFLATE THE TIRES. . THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT HE NEEDED AN EXTENDE... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Jun 27, 2011
Incident date: Jun 24, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, BOTH OF THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS LOCKED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ABRUPTLY STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2011 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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