2001 Four Winds Chateau Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 5, 2010 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Chateau years
Not enough data 2nd of 12 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Four Winds Chateau. That ranks 2nd out of 12 Chateau model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 2 injuries. 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 2001 Four Winds Chateau problems

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

Equipment1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~40,000 mi
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment125%———
Fuel System, Gasoline125%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic125%40,000——
Structure125%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 2 complaints
2002: 1200212003: 2200322010: 120101

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Four Winds Chateau recalls (2)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerNov 4, 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V449000 · 12,918 vehicles

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.

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.

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.

Seat belts:front:buckle assemblyMar 30, 2001 · NHTSA campaign 01V097003 · 3,150 vehicles

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.

Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

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.

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.

Master cylinder caused the brakes to fail in our 2001 motorhome. No brakes at all. Cost us $2800. To fix all parts connected to the brakes. Auto repair man said master cylinder stuck & was what caused all the problems. We were in the mountains of ariz & had just came down into town when we realized…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Oct 5, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10359204

There was a gas malfuction on a fuel rail in motor home. Manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call.*ak

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jun 18, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10024394

The motor home does not taper up in the rear. As a result when the consumer pulled into a parking lots the rear of the home collided with the ground and caused the frame to bend. It was also possible that the seal around the water heater cracked which allowed carbon monoxide fumes to enter the…

Structure · received Apr 17, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10016068

Consumer heard a scraping sound while driving, pulled over and saw spare tire 1/4 of a mile behind vehicle. Rack underneath vehicle had broken.*ak

Equipment · received Jul 19, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8014342

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Four Winds Chateau?

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

Was there a recall on the 2001 Four Winds Chateau?

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

Was the 2001 Four Winds Chateau a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chateau model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.