2004 Four Winds Hurricane Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Hurricane years
- Not enough data 3rd of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Four Winds Hurricane. That ranks 3rd out of 15 Hurricane model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 5,687 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Four Winds Hurricane 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 System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | 5,687 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Four Winds Hurricane recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Four winds is recalling 684 my 2002-2006 infinity, my 2002-2007 windesport, my 2004-2008 hurricane, my 2006-2007 megallan and my 2008 fun mover motor homes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.
Risk: The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. Workhorse is handling the remedy for this campaign please see 09v-110. Workhorse will conduct the owner and dealer notification. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.
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.
Electrical system
Problem: Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 101 "controls and displays" and 105 "hydraulic and electric brake systems." if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. Also activation of the abs telltale when the abs is not properly functioning does not always occur.
Risk: At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Workhorse is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign and reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or four winds at 574-266-1111.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: On certain motor homes, the fuel lines on the chassis could chafe against the steel floor structure, causing the fuel line to rupture.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the braided fuel supply line to determine if the fuel line has become excessively worn or chaffed. If there is no visible damage to the fuel line, the dealer will secure the fuel line to the main wiring loom. If damage is discovered, the fuel line will be replaced and properly anchored. The recall began july 16, 2004. Owners should contact four winds at
Seats
Problem: On certain class a motorhomes equipped with three-point shoulder harness seat belts, the seat pedestal brace was improperly installed or could be missing. Also, the brace could have been installed without utilizing four tec bolts to hold the brace in place.
Risk: This could result in the seat belt harness malfunctioning in the event of a crash, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death to the driver or passenger seat occupants.
Fix: Dealers will either add a seat pedestal brace if brace is not present or install necessary hardware or tec bolts to hold the brace in place. The recall began march 31, 2004. 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 574-266-1111.
Service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning: lamp
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.
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 2004 four winds hurricane motor home. The motor home shakes violently at any speed when it hits a bump on the road. The dealer balanced the tires and aligned the front end; however the failure was not corrected. He contacted ford. Ford told him to take the vehicle to the…
I received a defect service bulletin which states that 2004 four winds, hurricane motorhomes are equipped with a 3 point shoulder harness seat belts and may have a defect. I had the coach in on july 18, 2006 at mcmahon's rv in colton, ca, picked it up on aug 2, 2006, when i was there picking up the…
Consumer complaint concerning 2004 four winds class a hurricane recall on braided fuel supply line. *ts the consumer received recall 04v249000 on the braided fuel supply line. A repair facility repaired the recalled part. After the part was replaced the vehicle caught on fire. *nm
Other Four Winds Hurricane years
← 2003 Hurricane · 2005 Hurricane →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Hurricane | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Hurricane | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 Hurricane | 2 | 3 |
| 2009 Hurricane | 2 | 3 |
| 2008 Hurricane | 3 | 3 |
| 2007 Hurricane | 4 | 2 |
| 2006 Hurricane | 1 | 4 |
| 2005 Hurricane | 2 | 4 |
| 2004 | 3 | 6 |
| 2003 Hurricane | 1 | 4 |
| 2002 Hurricane | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 Hurricane | 2 | 3 |
| 2000 Hurricane | 3 | 3 |
| 1999 Hurricane | 5 | 1 |
| 1997 Hurricane | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Four Winds Hurricane?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, seat belts, steering problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Four Winds Hurricane?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.