- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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 replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. 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 should contact samsung at 800-932-3837 or four winds at 1-219-266-1111.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Four Winds Hurricane Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2000 Four Winds Hurricane with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in November 2003 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 1999 has 5 and the 2001 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Hurricane year, for its age
#319 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Four Winds Hurricane problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2000 Four Winds Hurricane recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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 should contact four winds at 1-219-266-1111.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
- The fix
- 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 upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330 or four winds at 219-266-1111.
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3 complaints about the 2000 Four Winds Hurricane
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Both walls of the driver's cabin on the 2000 model hurricane rv separated from the floor such that the roadway below could be seen as one drove down the highway at cruising speeds. The dashboard separated from the front/side walls and was "freefloating". Road noise was loud and dust, rain water,etc. Entered the vehicle. The rv floated back-and-forth on the highway, especially when cross winds or large trucks passed. The entire rv shook constantly and rattled because the body of the rv was not attached in the...
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front to the floor. The rv body bounced as it went down the road, because nothing was securing it to the floor. Four winds told me that they would supply the parts and pay labor to make repairs. Four winds told me they had developed a repair kit to solve the problem, but declined to say how many rvs had required the repair. Later, four winds told me they would not pay for the labor. Stafford texas' archer rv's service manager told me he had repaired several hurricanes, and that four winds has since modified how they attach the walls to the floor. I don't know if others have filed a complaint, but in my opinion and my experience, the walls being separated from the floor and the resulting behavior of the rv constituted a safety concern. I think this matter deserves to be reviewed and a recall made. The service manager told me that my rv's problem had been ongoing for some time, based upon his experience. I believe he was right, because the behaviors of the rv that I worried about for many, many miles were resolved immediately when the walls were reattached. I'm thankful that I never lost control of the rap as a result of its behavior, but I can tell you that there were a number of close calls that, looking back and knowing what I know now, I believe were as a direct result of this manufacturing defect. *Nm
While driving at 65 mph a loss of 12 volts completely led to engine failure. The brakes failed. It totally left the vehicle inoperable. *Ak....Consumer contacted four wind and was told that a solenoid went bad, an dhad to find out which on eit is. Also, they claimed this happened before. Cost for solenoid replacement is $39.00- $6.Oo freight, total $45.00. Consumer installed it by himself. *Ak
While driving at an undetermined speed, the front strap that holds the gas tank to the body of the vehicle snapped and impacted the road. This could have caused a fire if the strap had struck the tank, per consumer. *Ak *ph *jb
Four Winds Hurricane: every year compared
All Hurricane years2000 Four Winds Hurricane vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Four Winds Hurricane | 3 | 3 | C | |
| 2000 Four Winds Four Winds | 10 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Four Winds Chateau | 8 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Four Winds Chateau Sport | 4 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Four Winds Windsport | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Four Winds Dutchmen | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Four Winds Dutchmen Express | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2000 Four Winds Hurricane
Does the 2000 Four Winds Hurricane have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Four Winds Hurricane: recreational vehicle / trailer (November 2003); lamp (March 2003); buckle assembly (March 2001). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Four Winds Hurricane?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), engine & cooling (1), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 2000 Four Winds Hurricane had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 15, 2003 and the latest on December 20, 2005. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Four Winds Hurricane a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 47 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Four Winds Hurricane year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Four Winds Hurricane years have the most complaints?
1999 (5), 2007 (4), 2000 (3). See every Four Winds Hurricane year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Four Winds Hurricane has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data