Vehicle Make/Model:                Model year(s):

FOUR WINDS MAGELLAN		2009
FOUR WINDS MANDALAY		2008-2010
FOUR WINDS PRESIDIO		2008-2009
FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT		2008-2009
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach		Report Receipt Date: OCT 22, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V516000		NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM   
Potential Number of Units Affected: 634  

2009 Four Winds Mandalay model recall for Fire Risk

Summary:
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.

2004 - 2007 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY
2004 - 2007 FOUR WINDS PRESIDIO
2005 - 2007 FOUR WINDS VALENCIA
Manufacturer : FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
Mfr's Report Date : JUL 17, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V368000
EQ08010NHTSA Action Number: EQ08010
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1633
Summary: FOUR WINDS IS RECALLING 1,633 Model Year 2004 - 2007 MANDALAY, Model Year 2005 - 2007 PRESIDIO, AND Model Year 2006 - 2007 VALENCIA MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: FOUR WINDS IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE.

Four Winds is recalling 10 Model Year 2008 Presidio 360 and Mandalay motor homes built on Freightliner chassis and equipped with Bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valves.

The internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button. This could cause a delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

Four Winds is working with Freightliner and Bendix to install a check valve repair kit for the affected SR-7 spring brake modulating valve (please see 07V302 and 07E037).

If you’ve got a lemon Four Winds Rv, or any other lemon motorhome, email us or call us at 1-888-331-6422 Toll Free. Helping consumers get rid of lemon Rv’s is what we do. Every day.

Four Winds is recalling 35 Model Year 2007 and 2008 Presidio 400 and Model Year 2008 Presidio 360 motor homes built on Freightliner chassis and equipped with Axle Alliance Company (AAC) front axles.

The fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened. Incorrectly torqued steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.

Four Winds will be working with Freightliner to repair these vehicles. 08V-009.

If you’ve got a lemon Four Winds recreation vehicle, or any other lemon motorhome, email us or call us at 1-888-331-6422 Toll Free. Helping consumers get rid of lemon Rv’s is what we do. Every day.