2006 Four Winds Chateau Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Chateau years
- Not enough data 3rd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Four Winds Chateau. That ranks 3rd out of 12 Chateau model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 2,131 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 67% | 2,131 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 1,628 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 33% | 2,634 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 1,628 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Four Winds Chateau recalls (3)
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.
Equipment:other:labels
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.
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.
The ford v-10 engine on my 2006 class c motor home has completely shut off on 2 separate occasions with no warning while traveling on a freeway at approximately 60 mph. The latest incident was on 06/20/2014. I lost all power including brakes and steering. I was lucky enough to coast to a stop…
Front-end shaking & clunking noise when turning or going over bumps. Has not been repaired & has been in for repairs 4 times already. Battery completely drains after 2 weeks, has been in for repairs 5 times and still not fixed. Roof not sealed correctly severe water & frame damage, in for repairs 4…
2006 four wind chateau rv. Carbon monoxide gas got into my rv through the extended slideout while camping. An electrical generator is located just below the slideout and the exhaust gas got into the living area. I had run the generator for about 2 hours. The carbon monoxide detector went off and i…
Other Four Winds Chateau years
← 2005 Chateau · 2008 Chateau →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Chateau | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Chateau | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 Chateau | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 Chateau | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 | 3 |
| 2005 Chateau | 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 2006 Four Winds Chateau?
Owners most often report structure, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 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 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.