Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Thor Challenger, Thor Citation, Thor Hurricane, Thor Tuscany, Thor Windsport, 2011-2012 Thor Astoria, Thor Avanti, Thor Chateau, 2011-2014 Thor Daybreak, 2011-2015 Thor Outlaw, Thor Siesta...
1999-2010 · 10 model years
Four Winds Dutchmen Problems by year
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Four Winds Dutchmen across 10 model years, and it has 9 recalls. The 2004 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 9
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Dutchmen complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Dutchmen problems
Four Winds Dutchmen recalls 9
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...
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...
Certain motor homes built on ford e-450 chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, 'Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.' The tire pressure is incorrectly listed on the...
On certain class b and class c motor homes, the spare wheels contain an incorrect offset. The center of the wheel was welded in the wrong position.
On motor homes built on ford e-series chassis , a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short.
On motor homes built on ford e-series chassis, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. This change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may...
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...
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.
Latest Dutchmen complaints
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dutchmen 34r (na) camper. While driving less than 65 mph, the roof of the cab dropped approximately one inch. The outside air began blowing inside of the vehicle, which created massive wind circulation. Approximately one year ago, four screws detached from the television overhead component and fell on the passenger. She sustained massive injuries and underwent surgery on her neck and shoulder. The failure and current mileages were less than 30,000. Updated 12/22/08 *cn water was...
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leaking from the rear bedroom light and skylight, the seal were falling off the slideouts, the window over the kitchen table would open while the rv was in motion. Hydraulic fluid was leaking out of the reservoir, the leveling lights were not working, the drivers side jack would not come up. The generator shut off on its own. It was discovered that the fuel pump failed. The exhaust hangers were replaced. Updated 12/24/08. *Jb
I own a 2004 fourwinds camper with carlisle 235 8516 load range d 3200# (dot3eos, t004) tires. I experienced a blow out on the passenger front while towing on the interstate. Tires only two years old with approximately 4000 miles on them with no signs of abnormal wear when rotated and balanced. Carlisle refuses to pay for the tire and $400 damage to trailer. *Jb
The frame under the rv had many fractures on the web portion of the I beam and the rear spring shackle weld had broken loose and was about to come completely loose from the frame. *Ak the frame has now been repaired by the dealer through the frame people who recognized there was a problem nd suggested that thor put out a service bulletin on there rv fifth wheels. *Cb *jb
General lt225/75r16d. While driving at 55 mph, the inside left dual tire went flat. While attempting to pull out of traffic, the outside left dual tire collapsed leaving consumer stranded. A tow truck responded and removed the two left tires with a spare. Dealer found that the inside left dual tire had been previously repaired with a patch and that the outside left rear had a collapsed sidewall due to the sudden transfer of weight when the inside tire went flat and that the d load rating was insufficient for the motorhome gvwr. Consumer replaced all six of the motor home tires with a firestone model that carried a class e load rating. Consumer is requesting reimbursement. *Tt
Questions about the Four Winds Dutchmen
Which Four Winds Dutchmen years have the most problems?
Which Four Winds Dutchmen years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Four Winds Dutchmen problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (2), wheels & tires (2), equipment & accessories (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Four Winds Dutchmen have?
NHTSA lists 9 recalls across all Four Winds Dutchmen model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data