2000 Four Winds Hurricane Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 20, 2005 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Hurricane years
Not enough data 3rd of 15 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Four Winds Hurricane. That ranks 3rd out of 15 Hurricane model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 300,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Four Winds Hurricane problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~300,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~23,000 mi
Steering1 · ~300,000 mi
Structure1 · ~46,600 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling133%300,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline133%23,000——
Steering133%300,000——
Structure133%46,600——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 1 complaints
2003: 1200312004: 1200412005: 120051

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Four Winds Hurricane recalls (3)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

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.

Service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning: lampMar 5, 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V069000 · 3,482 vehicles

Problem: Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.

Risk: In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.

Fix: Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. Owner notification began may 13, 2003. 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 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.

Both walls of the driver's cabin on the 2000 model hurricane rv separated from the floor such that the roadway below could be seen as one drove down the highway at cruising speeds. The dashboard separated from the front/side walls and was "freefloating". Road noise was loud and dust, rain…

Structure · received Dec 20, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10145726

While driving at 65 mph a loss of 12 volts completely led to engine failure. The brakes failed. It totally left the vehicle inoperable. *ak....consumer contacted four wind and was told that a solenoid went bad, an dhad to find out which on eit is. Also, they claimed this happened before. Cost for…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Dec 13, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10103673

While driving at an undetermined speed, the front strap that holds the gas tank to the body of the vehicle snapped and impacted the road. This could have caused a fire if the strap had struck the tank, per consumer. *ak *ph *jb

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Sep 15, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10034454

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Four Winds Hurricane?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, steering problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Four Winds Hurricane?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2000 Four Winds Hurricane a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Hurricane model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.