2001 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT
The 2001 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT has received a total of 3 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:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (1 complaint), Structure (1 complaint), and Visibilitywindshield (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2001 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT, potentially affecting up to 19,906 vehicles.
Recall 03V069000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
| 3,482 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
Consequence: IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 13, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME...
View full details →Recall 02V157000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 356 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE INDEPENDENT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE CHASSIS FRAME AND THE MOTOR HOME BODY CAN CAUSE THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS TUBING OR THE MANIFOLD PIPE TO SPLIT OR CRACK.
Consequence: IF THE COPPER TUBING OR MANIFOLD PIPE SPLITS OR CRACKS, LP GAS WILL LEAK FROM THE COPPER TUBING. GAS LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND RELOCATE THE LP GAS MANIFOLD AND THE COPPER TUBING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 21, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE...
View full details →Recall 01V097003 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 3,150 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Consequence: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: AM-SAFE NOTIFIED FOUR WINDS' CUSTOMERS TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE SEAT BELTS REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 31, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED...
View full details →Recall 03V449000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 12,918 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE OVENS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.
Consequence: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.
Remedy: SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WINDSHIELD LEAKED WATER INSIDE OF THE MOTORHOME ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE MOTORHOME WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE, WHERE THEY APPLIED A CLEAR SILICONE IN THE LEAKY AREA. HOWEVER, THE DEALER INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER TO TAKE THE MOTORHOME TO INDIANA WHERE THEY COULD SEE WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE WINDSHIELD. THIS WAS NOT WHAT THE CONSUMER EXPECTED FROM A $79.800 VEHICLE. *AK *JB *NM THE WINDSHIELD WAS COMING OUT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE UNIT AND WOULD ALSO CONTINUE TO LEAK WHEN IT RAINED. *SC
WINDSHIELD LEAKED WATER INSIDE OF THE MOTORHOME ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE MOTORHOME WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE, WHERE THEY APPLIED A CLEAR SILICONE IN THE LEAKY AREA. HOWEVER, THE DEALER INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER TO TAKE THE MOTORHOME TO INDIANA WHERE THEY COULD SEE WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE WINDSHIELD. THIS WAS NOT WHAT THE CONSUMER EXPECTED FROM A $79.800 VEHICLE. *AK *JB *NM THE WINDSHIELD WAS COMING OUT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE UNIT AND WOULD ALSO CONTINUE TO LEAK WHEN IT RAINED. *SC
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V273000 NOTIFICATION REGARDING SAFETY BELTS. WHEN HE CONTACTED DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THIS DEFECT REPAIRED, HE WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR SOME TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2001 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT
- 1999 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT — 2 complaints
- 2000 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT — 1 complaint
- 2001 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT (current)
- 2002 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT — 1 complaint
- 2003 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT — 5 complaints
- 2004 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT — 1 complaint
- 2005 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT — 3 complaints
- 2006 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT — 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 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