2008 Four Winds Hurricane Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Hurricane years
- Not enough data 3rd of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Four Winds Hurricane. That ranks 3rd out of 15 Hurricane model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 21,966 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 67% | 21,966 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 6,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Four Winds Hurricane recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system
Problem: Thor Motorcoach is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 motorhomes, manufactured June 1, 2007, through May 1, 2009 and equipped with an Iota ITS-50R Transfer Switch. The models affected are Four Winds brand models: Chateau, Dutchmen, Hurricane, Windsport, Magellan, Fun Mover, Presidio, and Mandalay. Wiring connections inside the transfer switch are not adequate and, as a result, the switch may overheat.
Risk: An overheated switch could cause it to fail and lead to a fire.
Fix: Thor Motorcoach will notify owners and replace the Iota Transfer Switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 16, 2012. Owners may contact Thor at 1-877-500-1020.
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.
Steering:gear box:shaft pitman
Problem: Four winds is recalling 49 my 2007-2008 hurrican and windsport motor homes built on workhorse recreational vehicle chassis. The castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. The improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.
Risk: If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash.
Fix: Four winds is working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (please see 08v442). Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or four winds at 1-800-860-5658.
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 2008 four winds hurricane. While the vehicle was stationary, there was a burning order coming from the transfer switch. The contact noticed that the case was overheated and there were burn marks around the switch. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that…
The chassis battery disconnect solenoid failed while driving on an interstate on-ramp, causing a complete loss of all power, including brakes, steering and all lighting. The solenoid is designed to disconnect the battery for long-term storage. It failed without warning, basically unhooking the…
We bought a 2008 four winds hurricane 30q with a ford chassis on 10/31/07 april 10, 2008 we hit a rut and the rv began vibrating. Tim thought we had blown a tire. Stopped, got out, no blown tire. Back in, started driving, was ok. Thought it was a fluke. It happened again on the way home and we…
Other Four Winds Hurricane years
← 2007 Hurricane · 2009 Hurricane →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Hurricane | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Hurricane | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 Hurricane | 2 | 3 |
| 2009 Hurricane | 2 | 3 |
| 2008 | 3 | 3 |
| 2007 Hurricane | 4 | 2 |
| 2006 Hurricane | 1 | 4 |
| 2005 Hurricane | 2 | 4 |
| 2004 Hurricane | 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 2008 Four Winds Hurricane?
Owners most often report electrical system, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 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 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.