2005 Four Winds Hurricane Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 17, 2017 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Hurricane years
Not enough data 7th of 15 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Four Winds Hurricane. That ranks 7th out of 15 Hurricane model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2005 Four Winds Hurricane problems

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

Electrical System1
Equipment1 · ~2,500 mi
Structure1 · ~2,500 mi
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%———
Equipment150%2,500——
Structure150%2,500——
Unknown or Other150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2005, with 1 complaints
2005: 1200512017: 120171

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2005 Four Winds Hurricane recalls (4)

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Service brakes, hydraulicJun 10, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V204000 · 684 vehicles

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 coolingSep 13, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V351000 · 692 vehicles

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 systemMar 30, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V093000 · 461 vehicles

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 fittingsMay 25, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V249000 · 416 vehicles

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

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.

Cpsc:one of my two sears die-hard marine/rv (m4) batteries exploded, lifting the top off the battery and spewed acid around the battery component. *bf updated 04/21/2017*js

Electrical System · received Apr 17, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10979509

We own 2005 hurricane motorhome .built by four winds,ford chassis.we order spare tire .when we brought to company to install hitch and car dolly we were informed can not do."frame cut" we contacted four winds to no avail,ford motor co. Statedour warranity void. Need repaired to meet highway safety…

Structure · received Jun 14, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10125211

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Four Winds Hurricane?

Owners most often report electrical system, equipment, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Four Winds Hurricane?

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 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.