2008 Four Winds Windsport problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2008 Four Winds Windsport.
Built on
- Ford Motorhome Chassis (Incomplete - Stripped Chassis): 2 of 2 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Ford for the 2008 Motorhome Chassis
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Four Winds recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Four Winds
Steering #08V565000 · 2008 · 49 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System #12V516000 · 2012 · 634 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: An overheated switch could cause it to fail and lead to a fire.
Fix: 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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 2 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2008 Four Winds Windsport have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Four Winds for the 2008 Windsport. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2008 Four Winds Windsport problems?
In 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is visibility.