2006 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER
The 2006 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (1 complaint), Fuel System Other (1 complaint), and Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER, potentially affecting up to 111,092 vehicles.
Recall 17V758000 — EQUIPMENT
| 110,400 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or...
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 FUN MOVER
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Other | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
INSTALLED 6 TIRES (WILDCAT LT225/75R16) ON 31' 2006 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER MOTORHOME ON 4/12/2010 @ 17951 MILES. I BELIEVE THEY ARE MANUFACTURED BY COOPER.1ST FAILURE WAS 9/8/2010 AFTER 1449 MILES. THE TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION AND WAS COMPLETELY SHREDDED BY THE TIME IT WAS SERVICED. THE TIRE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE AT NO COST. THE 2ND FAILURE WAS 7/28/12 AFTER 1981 MILES. THE TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. THE TIRE STILL HAD AIR AND THE CORDS WERE SHOWING. HAVE NOT BEEN TO THE TIRE DEALER YET BUT WILL REQUEST ALL 6 TIRES BE REPLACED. THERE WAS SOME DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE WIRING, FENDER TRIM AND MUD FLAPS. *TR
I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH POOR QUALITY FROM FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL FOR THREE YEARS. 8 MONTHS AGO THEY SWAPPED OUT MY FIRST DEFECTIVE PRODUCT FOR A REPLACEMENT UNIT. TWO WEEKS AGO I WAS DRIVING THE REPLACEMENT MOTORHOME DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF THE WELDS THAT HOLD THE PROPANE TANK IN PLACE UNDER THE COACH PORTION OF THE MOTORHOME, LET GO. AT 50 MPH I WAS DRAGGING AN 80# (THAT IS CAPACITY, NOT ACTUAL WEIGHT) PROPANE TANK UNDERNEATH THE MOTORHOME. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT DEFECT THAT COULD HAVE COST ME MY LIFE. THE MANUFACTURE DOES NOT SEEM TOO CONCERNED. I WILL NEVER PUT MY FAMILY IN THIS MOTORHOME AGAIN AS I DON'T BELIEVE ANY OF THE WELDS THAT HOLD THE REST OF THE COACH ON THE CHASSIS ARE ANY BETTER THAN THE WELDS THAT FAILED ON THE PROPANE TANK. MY STEP-FATHER IS A LICENSED PROPANE TECHNICIAN. WHEN I ASKED HIT WHAT WOULD OF HAPPENED IF I: DIDN'T HAVE THE VALVE SHUT OFF TO THE PROPANE, THE TANK GOT SQUISHED UNDER THE RV OR CAUGHT SOMETHING IN THE ROAD, AND THE RESULTS WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN GOOD. THERE IS A VERY GOOD CHANCE THAT I WOULD BE DEAD. FOR SOME REASON FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL DOES NOT FEEL THIS IS A CRITICAL ISSUE. AFTER SEEING THE QUALITY ON TWO DIFFERENT MOTORHOMES I AM DEATHLY AFRAID OF THE ONE I OWN. *TR
I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH POOR QUALITY FROM FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL FOR THREE YEARS. 8 MONTHS AGO THEY SWAPPED OUT MY FIRST DEFECTIVE PRODUCT FOR A REPLACEMENT UNIT. TWO WEEKS AGO I WAS DRIVING THE REPLACEMENT MOTORHOME DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF THE WELDS THAT HOLD THE PROPANE TANK IN PLACE UNDER THE COACH PORTION OF THE MOTORHOME, LET GO. AT 50 MPH I WAS DRAGGING AN 80# (THAT IS CAPACITY, NOT ACTUAL WEIGHT) PROPANE TANK UNDERNEATH THE MOTORHOME. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT DEFECT THAT COULD HAVE COST ME MY LIFE. THE MANUFACTURE DOES NOT SEEM TOO CONCERNED. I WILL NEVER PUT MY FAMILY IN THIS MOTORHOME AGAIN AS I DON'T BELIEVE ANY OF THE WELDS THAT HOLD THE REST OF THE COACH ON THE CHASSIS ARE ANY BETTER THAN THE WELDS THAT FAILED ON THE PROPANE TANK. MY STEP-FATHER IS A LICENSED PROPANE TECHNICIAN. WHEN I ASKED HIT WHAT WOULD OF HAPPENED IF I: DIDN'T HAVE THE VALVE SHUT OFF TO THE PROPANE, THE TANK GOT SQUISHED UNDER THE RV OR CAUGHT SOMETHING IN THE ROAD, AND THE RESULTS WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN GOOD. THERE IS A VERY GOOD CHANCE THAT I WOULD BE DEAD. FOR SOME REASON FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL DOES NOT FEEL THIS IS A CRITICAL ISSUE. AFTER SEEING THE QUALITY ON TWO DIFFERENT MOTORHOMES I AM DEATHLY AFRAID OF THE ONE I OWN. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2006 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER
- 2001 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER — 0 complaints
- 2002 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER — 0 complaints
- 2003 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER — 0 complaints
- 2004 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER — 0 complaints
- 2005 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER — 0 complaints
- 2006 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER (current)
- 2007 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER — 1 complaint
- 2008 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER — 0 complaints
- 2009 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER — 0 complaints
- 2010 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER — 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