2003 Four Winds Chateau Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Chateau years
- Not enough data 5th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Four Winds Chateau. That ranks 5th out of 12 Chateau model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 19,285 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Four Winds Chateau problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 100% | 19,285 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Four Winds Chateau recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: On motor homes built on ford e-series chassis , a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short.
Risk: The electrical short may cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. This condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended.
Fix: Ford motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will install a new fuse in the abs circuit and install a heat shield over the abs module. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or four winds at 937-295-2983.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On motor homes built on ford e-series chassis, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. This change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles.
Risk: These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.
Fix: Ford is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or four winds at 937-295-2983.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
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.
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.
In april 2008, our 2003 four winds-chateau motor home had a brake problem. The caliper on the front-left side (passenger side) got stuck. We thought that it was a "one time incident" because the rv was only 18,000 miles. Maybe a small particle of something (dust, etc.) interfered with the piston…
Other Four Winds Chateau years
← 2002 Chateau · 2004 Chateau →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Chateau | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Chateau | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 Chateau | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 Chateau | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Chateau | 3 | 3 |
| 2005 Chateau | 1 | 4 |
| 2004 Chateau | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 Chateau | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Chateau | 4 | 2 |
| 2000 Chateau | 8 | 2 |
| 1999 Chateau | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Four Winds Chateau?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Four Winds Chateau?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.