2006 Four Winds Chateau Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 5, 2007 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Chateau Sport years
Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Four Winds Chateau Sport. That ranks 2nd out of 10 Chateau Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 3,200 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 Four Winds Chateau Sport problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~3,200 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline1100%3,200——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2006 Four Winds Chateau Sport recalls (2)

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Equipment:other:labelsJun 10, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V272000 · 238 vehicles

Problem: 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 label for the rear tires.

Risk: At the incorrectly stated pressure, the rear tires are unable to support the gross axle weight rating (gawr) for the rear axle.

Fix: Owners and dealers will be mailed supplementary tire labels containing the correct rear tire inflation information. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or four winds at 1-574-266-1111.

WheelsMar 14, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V090000 · 261 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: The wheel may rub against the brake caliper which could result in a brake failure increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: The spare wheels will be replaced free of charge. The recall beagn on may 13, 2005. Owners may contact four winds at 1-574-266-1111.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 four winds chateau sport. The contact was unable to fill the vehicle with gas. The failure occurred every third time he attempted to fill the tank. The dealer stated that the vent tube was too close to the filler neck. The rubber hose was shortened and reinstalled. As of…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Nov 5, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10207897

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Four Winds Chateau Sport?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Four Winds Chateau Sport?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2006 Four Winds Chateau Sport a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chateau Sport model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.