1999 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN
The 1999 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1999 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN, potentially affecting up to 12,918 vehicles.
Recall 03V449000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 12,918 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE OVENS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.
Consequence: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.
Remedy: SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
GENERAL LT225/75R16D. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE INSIDE LEFT DUAL TIRE WENT FLAT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT OF TRAFFIC, THE OUTSIDE LEFT DUAL TIRE COLLAPSED LEAVING CONSUMER STRANDED. A TOW TRUCK RESPONDED AND REMOVED THE TWO LEFT TIRES WITH A SPARE. DEALER FOUND THAT THE INSIDE LEFT DUAL TIRE HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED WITH A PATCH AND THAT THE OUTSIDE LEFT REAR HAD A COLLAPSED SIDEWALL DUE TO THE SUDDEN TRANSFER OF WEIGHT WHEN THE INSIDE TIRE WENT FLAT AND THAT THE D LOAD RATING WAS INSUFFICIENT FOR THE MOTORHOME GVWR. CONSUMER REPLACED ALL SIX OF THE MOTOR HOME TIRES WITH A FIRESTONE MODEL THAT CARRIED A CLASS E LOAD RATING. CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *TT
Safety Rating for the 1999 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN
- 1999 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN (current)
- 2000 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN — 1 complaint
- 2001 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN — 0 complaints
- 2002 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN — 0 complaints
- 2003 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN — 0 complaints
- 2004 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN — 1 complaint
Other FOUR WINDS Models
- FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS — 77 total complaints
- FOUR WINDS HURRICANE — 45 total complaints
- FOUR WINDS CHATEAU — 26 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