2000 Four Winds HURRICANE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
46,600 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 33.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 33.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 |
| Steering:Electric Power Assist System | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 1; Steering:Electric Power Assist System: 1; Structure:Body: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2005: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10034454 · 2003-09-15 (September 15, 2003)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10034454 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10103673 · 2004-12-13 (December 13, 2004)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 300,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10103673 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10145726 · 2005-12-20 (December 20, 2005)
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 FRONT TO THE FLOOR. THE RV BODY …
Owner-reported narrative. 46,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10145726 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
01V097003 · Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Reported: 2001-03-30 (March 30, 2001)
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.
Consequence: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗03V069000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp
Reported: 2003-03-05 (March 5, 2003)
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗03V449000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2003-11-04 (November 4, 2003)
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗