2010 Four Winds Hurricane Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Hurricane years
- Not enough data 7th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Four Winds Hurricane. That ranks 7th out of 15 Hurricane model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 100%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 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 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2010 Four Winds Hurricane recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Thor Challenger, Thor Citation, Thor Hurricane, Thor Tuscany, Thor Windsport, 2011-2012 Thor Astoria, Thor Avanti, Thor Chateau, 2011-2014 Thor Daybreak, 2011-2015 Thor Outlaw, Thor Siesta, 2014-2015 Thor Miramar, 2012 Thor Four Winds, 2008-2011 Damon Astoria, Damon Daybreak, Damon Outlaw, Damon Tuscany, 2008-2012, Damon Challenger, 2008-2010 Damon Essence, 2009-2011 Damon Avanti, Four Winds Chateau, Four Winds Citation, Four Winds Four Winds, Four Winds Hurricane, Four Winds Siesta, Four Winds Windsport, 2009-2010 Four Winds Dorado, Four Winds Dutchmen, Four Winds Magellan, Four Winds Mandalay and 2009 Four Winds Fun Mover, and Four Winds Presidio motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Thor will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism and replace all of the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000111.
Electrical system
Problem: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Four Winds Hurricane and Windsport, 2009-2010 Four Winds Mandalay, 2010 Four Winds Magellan, and 2010-2011 Four Winds Serrano motorhomes manufactured May 2, 2009, to September 1, 2010. The affected vehicles are wired to be powered by a generator and are equipped with an Iota ITS-50R transfer switch that may fail when exposed to elevated electrical loads and used in higher ambient temperatures.
Risk: As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch with a transfer switch from another manufacturer, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000106.
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.
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.
2010 four winds hurricane. Consumer requests reimbursement for battery control center repairs and writes in regards to replacement of leaking black water tank. *smd the consumer received a call from a representative stating the claim was denied, because the incident was not related to the recall…
The customer reported an incident with their motor-home. It appears that the iota its50-r switch failed while in use. The motor-home was stationary and hooked into 50a shore power. The customer reported that in the middle of the night they heard a popping noise and smelled something like burning…
Other Four Winds Hurricane years
← 2009 Hurricane · 2011 Hurricane →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Hurricane | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Hurricane | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 | 3 |
| 2009 Hurricane | 2 | 3 |
| 2008 Hurricane | 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 2010 Four Winds Hurricane?
Owners most often report electrical system, equipment problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 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 2010 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 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.