2006 FOUR WINDS INFINITY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 FOUR WINDS INFINITY
The 2006 FOUR WINDS INFINITY has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 FOUR WINDS INFINITY
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2006 FOUR WINDS INFINITY, potentially affecting up to 111,776 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 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 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 INFINITY
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 FOUR WINDS INFINITY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MY CAR IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION ,, BUT THE DASH IS IN BAD CONDITION IT JUST WANT STOP BREAKING APART. MY CAR IS KEPT IN A GOOD PLACE, I LOVE MY CAR IT'S THE BEST I HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT ,, JUST THE DASH
Safety Rating for the 2006 FOUR WINDS INFINITY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 FOUR WINDS INFINITY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 FOUR WINDS INFINITY
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 FOUR WINDS INFINITY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOUR WINDS INFINITY
- 2001 FOUR WINDS INFINITY — 0 complaints
- 2002 FOUR WINDS INFINITY — 6 complaints
- 2003 FOUR WINDS INFINITY — 2 complaints
- 2004 FOUR WINDS INFINITY — 8 complaints
- 2005 FOUR WINDS INFINITY — 0 complaints
- 2006 FOUR WINDS INFINITY (current)
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 MANDALAY — 8 total complaints
- FOUR WINDS CHATEAU SPORT — 7 total complaints
- FOUR WINDS CLASS C — 5 total complaints
- FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN — 5 total complaints