2006 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN
The 2006 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN, potentially affecting up to 692 vehicles.
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 DUTCHMEN
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DUTCHMEN 34R (NA) CAMPER. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 65 MPH, THE ROOF OF THE CAB DROPPED APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH. THE OUTSIDE AIR BEGAN BLOWING INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CREATED MASSIVE WIND CIRCULATION. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AGO, FOUR SCREWS DETACHED FROM THE TELEVISION OVERHEAD COMPONENT AND FELL ON THE PASSENGER. SHE SUSTAINED MASSIVE INJURIES AND UNDERWENT SURGERY ON HER NECK AND SHOULDER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 30,000. UPDATED 12/22/08 *CN WATER WAS LEAKING FROM THE REAR BEDROOM LIGHT AND SKYLIGHT, THE SEAL WERE FALLING OFF THE SLIDEOUTS, THE WINDOW OVER THE KITCHEN TABLE WOULD OPEN WHILE THE RV WAS IN MOTION. HYDRAULIC FLUID WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE RESERVOIR, THE LEVELING LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING, THE DRIVERS SIDE JACK WOULD NOT COME UP. THE GENERATOR SHUT OFF ON ITS OWN. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE EXHAUST HANGERS WERE REPLACED. UPDATED 12/24/08. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DUTCHMEN 34R (NA) CAMPER. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 65 MPH, THE ROOF OF THE CAB DROPPED APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH. THE OUTSIDE AIR BEGAN BLOWING INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CREATED MASSIVE WIND CIRCULATION. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AGO, FOUR SCREWS DETACHED FROM THE TELEVISION OVERHEAD COMPONENT AND FELL ON THE PASSENGER. SHE SUSTAINED MASSIVE INJURIES AND UNDERWENT SURGERY ON HER NECK AND SHOULDER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 30,000. UPDATED 12/22/08 *CN WATER WAS LEAKING FROM THE REAR BEDROOM LIGHT AND SKYLIGHT, THE SEAL WERE FALLING OFF THE SLIDEOUTS, THE WINDOW OVER THE KITCHEN TABLE WOULD OPEN WHILE THE RV WAS IN MOTION. HYDRAULIC FLUID WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE RESERVOIR, THE LEVELING LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING, THE DRIVERS SIDE JACK WOULD NOT COME UP. THE GENERATOR SHUT OFF ON ITS OWN. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE EXHAUST HANGERS WERE REPLACED. UPDATED 12/24/08. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2006 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN
- 2001 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN — 0 complaints
- 2002 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN — 0 complaints
- 2003 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN — 0 complaints
- 2004 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN — 1 complaint
- 2005 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN — 0 complaints
- 2006 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN (current)
- 2009 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN — 0 complaints
- 2010 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN — 0 complaints
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