2005 Four Winds Chateau Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Chateau years
- Not enough data 5th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Four Winds Chateau. That ranks 5th out of 12 Chateau model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 3,300 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 100% | 3,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Four Winds Chateau recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
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.
Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
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.
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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.
Wheels
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.
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.
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 2005 four winds chateau. On september 28, 2007, while driving 60-65 mph, the rear driver side tire blew out. On october 6, 2007, the front driver side tire blew out. The remaining two tires had to be replaced because the belt was visibly hanging from the inside of the tires…
Other Four Winds Chateau years
← 2004 Chateau · 2006 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 | 1 | 4 |
| 2004 Chateau | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 Chateau | 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 2005 Four Winds Chateau?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Four Winds Chateau?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.