2008 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT
The 2008 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2008 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT, potentially affecting up to 683 vehicles.
Recall 12V516000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 634 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motorcoach is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 motorhomes, manufactured June 1, 2007, through May 1, 2009 and equipped with an Iota ITS-50R Transfer Switch. The models affected are Four Winds brand models: Chateau, Dutchmen, Hurricane, Windsport, Magellan, Fun Mover, Presidio, and Mandalay. Wiring connections inside the transfer switch are not adequate and, as a result, the switch may overheat.
Consequence: An overheated switch could cause it to fail and lead to a fire.
Remedy: Thor Motorcoach will notify owners and replace the Iota Transfer Switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 16, 2012. Owners may contact Thor at 1-877-500-1020.
View full details →Recall 08V565000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
| 49 vehicles affected
Defect: FOUR WINDS IS RECALLING 49 MY 2007-2008 HURRICAN AND WINDSPORT MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS. THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY. THE IMPROPER TORQUE MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE CASTLE NUT AND COMPROMISED THE INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTION.
Consequence: IF THE DRAG LINK WERE TO SEPARATE FROM THE PITMAN ARM, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT HAVE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.
Remedy: FOUR WINDS IS WORKING WITH WORKHORSE TO REPLACE AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM (PLEASE SEE 08V442). OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-946-7731 OR FOUR WINDS AT 1-800-860-5658.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WOULD FRACTURE FROM THE MOLDING WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FAILURE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED FOR THE FAILURE OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
Safety Rating for the 2008 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT
- 2003 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT — 5 complaints
- 2004 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT — 1 complaint
- 2005 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT — 3 complaints
- 2006 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT — 0 complaints
- 2007 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT — 0 complaints
- 2008 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT (current)
- 2009 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT — 0 complaints
- 2010 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT — 0 complaints
- 2011 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