2008 Four Winds Four Winds 5000 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Four Winds 5000 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Four Winds Four Winds 5000. That ranks 2nd out of 10 Four Winds 5000 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 11,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Four Winds Four Winds 5000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 100% | 11,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Four Winds Four Winds 5000 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittings
Problem: Four winds is recalling 104 my 2008-2009 dutchmen express, chateau sport, and four winds 5000 motor homes. These motor homes may have improper routing of the propane gas line within the slide-out room.
Risk: Continued operation of the slide-room may result in a rupture of this propane supply line potentially causing a gas leak, fir or explosion resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Four winds will instruct owners to immediately turn off the propane supply valve, suspend use of propane appliances, and take the motor home to their nearest four winds dealer or service center for repair. Dealers will reconfigure the propane supply line to allow proper movement of the line without binding or chafing. The recall began on may 18, 2008. 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.
I was pumping gas into the rv and smelled a heavy fuel smell. After paying for the fuel as i was walking back to the vehicle, i noticed a puddle under the rv. Upon further investigation the fuel line is cracked all over and fuel is leaking out of it as i pump gas. *tr
Other Four Winds Four Winds 5000 years
← 2006 Four Winds 5000 · 2009 Four Winds 5000 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Four Winds 5000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Four Winds 5000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Four Winds 5000 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 Four Winds 5000 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 Four Winds 5000 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 Four Winds 5000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 Four Winds 5000 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 Four Winds 5000 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Four Winds 5000 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Four Winds Four Winds 5000?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Four Winds Four Winds 5000?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Four Winds Four Winds 5000 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Four Winds 5000 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.