2008 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000
The 2008 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000 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:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000, potentially affecting up to 104 vehicles.
Recall 08V189000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
| 104 vehicles affected
Defect: FOUR WINDS IS RECALLING 104 MY 2008-2009 DUTCHMEN EXPRESS, CHATEAU SPORT, AND FOUR WINDS 5000 MOTOR HOMES. THESE MOTOR HOMES MAY HAVE IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE PROPANE GAS LINE WITHIN THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM.
Consequence: CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE SLIDE-ROOM MAY RESULT IN A RUPTURE OF THIS PROPANE SUPPLY LINE POTENTIALLY CAUSING A GAS LEAK, FIR OR EXPLOSION RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: FOUR WINDS WILL INSTRUCT OWNERS TO IMMEDIATELY TURN OFF THE PROPANE SUPPLY VALVE, SUSPEND USE OF PROPANE APPLIANCES, AND TAKE THE MOTOR HOME TO THEIR NEAREST FOUR WINDS DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER FOR REPAIR. DEALERS WILL RECONFIGURE THE PROPANE SUPPLY...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I WAS PUMPING GAS INTO THE RV AND SMELLED A HEAVY FUEL SMELL. AFTER PAYING FOR THE FUEL AS I WAS WALKING BACK TO THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED A PUDDLE UNDER THE RV. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION THE FUEL LINE IS CRACKED ALL OVER AND FUEL IS LEAKING OUT OF IT AS I PUMP GAS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000
- 2003 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000 — 0 complaints
- 2004 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000 — 0 complaints
- 2005 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000 — 0 complaints
- 2006 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000 — 0 complaints
- 2008 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000 (current)
- 2009 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS 5000 — 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