2006 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU
The 2006 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System12v24v48v Battery (1 complaint), Engine (1 complaint), and Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2006 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU, potentially affecting up to 1,191 vehicles.
Recall 05V090000 — WHEELS
| 261 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 05V272000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 238 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 06V351000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 692 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 PUMPED BY THE FUEL PUMP INTO THE UNDER HOOD AREA.
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,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyroof And Pillars | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE FORD V-10 ENGINE ON MY 2006 CLASS C MOTOR HOME HAS COMPLETELY SHUT OFF ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITH NO WARNING WHILE TRAVELING ON A FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. THE LATEST INCIDENT WAS ON 06/20/2014. I LOST ALL POWER INCLUDING BRAKES AND STEERING. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO COAST TO A STOP WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES WAS ABLE TO START THE ENGINE AND CONTINUE MY TRIP. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND HAVE READ ABOUT OTHER RV OWNERS, WITH THE SAME ENGINE, HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO EXPLAIN WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. *TR
THE FORD V-10 ENGINE ON MY 2006 CLASS C MOTOR HOME HAS COMPLETELY SHUT OFF ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITH NO WARNING WHILE TRAVELING ON A FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. THE LATEST INCIDENT WAS ON 06/20/2014. I LOST ALL POWER INCLUDING BRAKES AND STEERING. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO COAST TO A STOP WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES WAS ABLE TO START THE ENGINE AND CONTINUE MY TRIP. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND HAVE READ ABOUT OTHER RV OWNERS, WITH THE SAME ENGINE, HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO EXPLAIN WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. *TR
THE FORD V-10 ENGINE ON MY 2006 CLASS C MOTOR HOME HAS COMPLETELY SHUT OFF ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITH NO WARNING WHILE TRAVELING ON A FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. THE LATEST INCIDENT WAS ON 06/20/2014. I LOST ALL POWER INCLUDING BRAKES AND STEERING. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO COAST TO A STOP WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES WAS ABLE TO START THE ENGINE AND CONTINUE MY TRIP. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND HAVE READ ABOUT OTHER RV OWNERS, WITH THE SAME ENGINE, HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO EXPLAIN WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. *TR
FRONT-END SHAKING & CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS. HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED & HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS 4 TIMES ALREADY. BATTERY COMPLETELY DRAINS AFTER 2 WEEKS, HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS 5 TIMES AND STILL NOT FIXED. ROOF NOT SEALED CORRECTLY SEVERE WATER & FRAME DAMAGE, IN FOR REPAIRS 4 TIMES. *TR
FRONT-END SHAKING & CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS. HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED & HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS 4 TIMES ALREADY. BATTERY COMPLETELY DRAINS AFTER 2 WEEKS, HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS 5 TIMES AND STILL NOT FIXED. ROOF NOT SEALED CORRECTLY SEVERE WATER & FRAME DAMAGE, IN FOR REPAIRS 4 TIMES. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2006 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOUR WINDS CHATEAU
- 2001 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU — 4 complaints
- 2002 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU — 2 complaints
- 2003 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU — 1 complaint
- 2004 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU — 0 complaints
- 2005 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU — 1 complaint
- 2006 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU (current)
- 2008 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU — 0 complaints
- 2009 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU — 0 complaints
- 2010 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU — 0 complaints
- 2011 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU — 0 complaints
Other FOUR WINDS Models
- FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS — 77 total complaints
- FOUR WINDS HURRICANE — 45 total complaints
- FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT — 18 total complaints
- FOUR WINDS INFINITY — 17 total complaints
- FOUR WINDS MANDALAY — 8 total complaints
- FOUR WINDS CHATEAU SPORT — 7 total complaints
- FOUR WINDS CLASS C — 5 total complaints
- FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN — 5 total complaints