2005 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE
The 2005 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System12v24v48v Battery (1 complaint), Equipment (1 complaint), and Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2005 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE, potentially affecting up to 2,253 vehicles.
Recall 09V204000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 684 vehicles affected
Defect: FOUR WINDS IS RECALLING 684 MY 2002-2006 INFINITY, MY 2002-2007 WINDESPORT, MY 2004-2008 HURRICANE, MY 2006-2007 MEGALLAN AND MY 2008 FUN MOVER MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT...
Consequence: THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. WORKHORSE WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER AND DEALER NOTIFICATION. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731.
View full details →Recall 04V249000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 416 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE FUEL LINES ON THE CHASSIS COULD CHAFE AGAINST THE STEEL FLOOR STRUCTURE, CAUSING THE FUEL LINE TO RUPTURE.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAIDED FUEL SUPPLY LINE TO DETERMINE IF THE FUEL LINE HAS BECOME EXCESSIVELY WORN OR CHAFFED. IF THERE IS NO VISIBLE DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINE, THE DEALER WILL SECURE THE FUEL LINE TO THE MAIN...
View full details →Recall 06V093000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 461 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ACTIA CORPORATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 101 "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS" AND 105 "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." IF THE BRAKE FAIL INPUT FALLS BELOW A VOLTAGE OF 1.5V, THE BRAKE FAILURE LAMP AND ALARM WILL BE ACTIVATED. ALSO ACTIVATION...
Consequence: AT NIGHT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR WHICH COULD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN AND REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731 OR FOUR WINDS AT 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 2005 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CPSC:ONE OF MY TWO SEARS DIE-HARD MARINE/RV (M4) BATTERIES EXPLODED, LIFTING THE TOP OFF THE BATTERY AND SPEWED ACID AROUND THE BATTERY COMPONENT. *BF UPDATED 04/21/2017*JS
CPSC:ONE OF MY TWO SEARS DIE-HARD MARINE/RV (M4) BATTERIES EXPLODED, LIFTING THE TOP OFF THE BATTERY AND SPEWED ACID AROUND THE BATTERY COMPONENT. *BF UPDATED 04/21/2017*JS
WE OWN 2005 HURRICANE MOTORHOME .BUILT BY FOUR WINDS,FORD CHASSIS.WE ORDER SPARE TIRE .WHEN WE BROUGHT TO COMPANY TO INSTALL HITCH AND CAR DOLLY WE WERE INFORMED CAN NOT DO."FRAME CUT" WE CONTACTED FOUR WINDS TO NO AVAIL,FORD MOTOR CO. STATEDOUR WARRANITY VOID. NEED REPAIRED TO MEET HIGHWAY SAFETY GUIDELINES AND TO ENSURE THIS UNIT SAFE FOR OUR GRANDKIDS.
WE OWN 2005 HURRICANE MOTORHOME .BUILT BY FOUR WINDS,FORD CHASSIS.WE ORDER SPARE TIRE .WHEN WE BROUGHT TO COMPANY TO INSTALL HITCH AND CAR DOLLY WE WERE INFORMED CAN NOT DO."FRAME CUT" WE CONTACTED FOUR WINDS TO NO AVAIL,FORD MOTOR CO. STATEDOUR WARRANITY VOID. NEED REPAIRED TO MEET HIGHWAY SAFETY GUIDELINES AND TO ENSURE THIS UNIT SAFE FOR OUR GRANDKIDS.
Safety Rating for the 2005 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOUR WINDS HURRICANE
- 2000 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE — 4 complaints
- 2001 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE — 2 complaints
- 2002 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE — 3 complaints
- 2003 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE — 2 complaints
- 2004 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE — 4 complaints
- 2005 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE (current)
- 2006 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE — 2 complaints
- 2007 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE — 4 complaints
- 2008 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE — 3 complaints
- 2009 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE — 2 complaints
- 2010 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE — 3 complaints
Other FOUR WINDS Models
- FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS — 77 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
- FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN — 5 total complaints