- 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
2002 Four Winds Hurricane Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Four Winds Hurricane with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the equipment & accessories (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in November 2003 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2001 has 2 and the 2003 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Hurricane year, for its age
#356 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Four Winds Hurricane problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2002 Four Winds Hurricane recalls 2
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.
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2002 Four Winds Hurricane
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
At about 16,000 miles the brake pedal began sticking down and had to be pulled back with my foot resulting in excessive brake pedal travel. After having two leaking pressure switches replaced, three master cylinders installed and the brakes completely rebuilt twice. The problem now at 134,000 miles was found to be the abs module and valve keeping excessive pressure in the system and not allowing the pedal to return properly thus causing excessive heat buildup requiring replacement of rotors, calipers and pads on all four wheels twice. *Tr
Microwave, samsung mr5493g, began operation by itself and started a fire. The microwave is damaged beyond repair. The coach filled with smoke. I have contacted samsung about nhtsa campaign number 03e044000. It took several calls to get them to agree to replace the unit. They offered $200. Trans 4119069438. The coach was smoke damaged. I am getting an estimate to remove the smoke damage. Samsung agreed to pay for the smoke damage, trans 5105693753. I was called, a voice mail left and sent an -email with instructions...
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on how to obtain the $200. I was then called the next day as if they needed to get a hold of me urgently. Another voice mail was left. I was told I had 3 days to send in the paperwork sent in the e-mail or lose the opportunity to have the microwave recalled. The e-mail said I had 2 weeks. I need to wait for the smoke damage estimate, which should be at the 3 day mark. I feel samsung is trying to avoid paying for any damages or recall this microwave. I felt I needed to report the incident and samsung's poor handling of this recall. I would like to know what samsung's responsibility in this recall is. I have owned this vehicle for 3 years and I was never notified of the recall. *Tr
Four Winds Hurricane: every year compared
All Hurricane years2002 Four Winds Hurricane vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Four Winds Hurricane | 2 | 2 | C | |
| 2002 Four Winds Infinity | 4 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Four Winds Chateau | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2002 Four Winds Four Winds | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Four Winds Chateau Sport | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2002 Four Winds Windsport | 1 | 3 | C | 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 2002 Four Winds Hurricane
Does the 2002 Four Winds Hurricane have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Four Winds Hurricane: recreational vehicle / trailer (November 2003); lamp (March 2003). 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 2002 Four Winds Hurricane?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Four Winds Hurricane had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 7, 2013 and the latest on September 20, 2013. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Four Winds Hurricane a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 54 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 2002 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