- The problem
- Four winds is recalling 684 my 2002-2006 infinity, my 2002-2007 windesport, my 2004-2008 hurricane, my 2006-2007 megallan and my 2008 fun mover motor homes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.
- The risk
- The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. Workhorse is handling the remedy for this campaign please see 09v-110. Workhorse will conduct the owner and dealer notification. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Four Winds Hurricane Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2004 Four Winds Hurricane with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (1) and the seats & seat belts (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in June 2009 for the service brakes, hydraulic. For comparison, the 2003 has 1 and the 2005 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Hurricane year, for its age
#311 most complained-about 2004 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2004 Four Winds Hurricane problems
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2004 Four Winds Hurricane recalls 6
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
- 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 the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.
- The risk
- In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
- The fix
- Chevrolet and workhorse are handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225 and 06v289). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, workhorse at 877-294-6773 or thor industries at 937-596-6849.
- The problem
- Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 101 "Controls and displays" and 105 "hydraulic and electric brake systems." If the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5V, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. Also activation of the abs telltale when the abs is not properly functioning does not always occur.
- The risk
- At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Workhorse is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign and reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or four winds at 574-266-1111.
- The problem
- On certain motor homes, the fuel lines on the chassis could chafe against the steel floor structure, causing the fuel line to rupture.
- The risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the braided fuel supply line to determine if the fuel line has become excessively worn or chaffed. If there is no visible damage to the fuel line, the dealer will secure the fuel line to the main wiring loom. If damage is discovered, the fuel line will be replaced and properly anchored. The recall began july 16, 2004. Owners should contact four winds at
- The problem
- On certain class a motorhomes equipped with three-point shoulder harness seat belts, the seat pedestal brace was improperly installed or could be missing. Also, the brace could have been installed without utilizing four tec bolts to hold the brace in place.
- The risk
- This could result in the seat belt harness malfunctioning in the event of a crash, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death to the driver or passenger seat occupants.
- The fix
- Dealers will either add a seat pedestal brace if brace is not present or install necessary hardware or tec bolts to hold the brace in place. The recall began march 31, 2004. 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 574-266-1111.
- 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.
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3 complaints about the 2004 Four Winds Hurricane
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 four winds hurricane motor home. The motor home shakes violently at any speed when it hits a bump on the road. The dealer balanced the tires and aligned the front end; however the failure was not corrected. He contacted ford. Ford told him to take the vehicle to the weight station to make sure the weight was balance correctly. He contacted four winds and they told him it was not their problem. The failure mileage was 20,411 and the current mileage was 30,000. The motor home was not...
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repaired. Updated 12/09/09 *bf the consumer stated whitle driving on a rough road, the rv will somtiems shake violently and the only way to stop it, is to come to a complete stop.
I received a defect service bulletin which states that 2004 four winds, hurricane motorhomes are equipped with a 3 point shoulder harness seat belts and may have a defect. I had the coach in on july 18, 2006 at mcmahon's rv in colton, ca, picked it up on aug 2, 2006, when I was there picking up the coach I was told the replacement belts came in too late to be installed, I ask them if I could take the belts and have them installed by another rv dealer closer to me, was told no, the coach in for repairs again and...
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ask them if they could order the belts and get them installed, they told me it was a campaign and it was expired, there is no expiration date on my notices. Don't understand why I cannot have these belts replaced while it is in having repairs done. The coach is at mcmahon's in irvine. Please respond as soon as possible, my mh is almost done and ready for me to pick it up. *Tr
Consumer complaint concerning 2004 four winds class a hurricane recall on braided fuel supply line. *Ts the consumer received recall 04v249000 on the braided fuel supply line. A repair facility repaired the recalled part. After the part was replaced the vehicle caught on fire. *Nm
Four Winds Hurricane: every year compared
All Hurricane years2004 Four Winds Hurricane vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Four Winds Hurricane | 3 | 6 | D | |
| 2004 Four Winds Infinity | 4 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Four Winds Class C | 3 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2004 Four Winds Mandalay | 2 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Four Winds Windsport | 1 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2004 Four Winds Dutchmen | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Four Winds Majestic | 1 | 2 | F | 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 2004 Four Winds Hurricane
Does the 2004 Four Winds Hurricane have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2004 Four Winds Hurricane: service brakes, hydraulic (June 2009); engine and engine cooling (September 2006); electrical system (March 2006); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (May 2004) and more. 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 2004 Four Winds Hurricane?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (1), seats & seat belts (1), steering (1).
How many complaints has the 2004 Four Winds Hurricane had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 17, 2006 and the latest on November 3, 2009. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2004 Four Winds Hurricane a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 25 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 2004 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