2008 Four Winds Windsport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Windsport years
- Not enough data 2nd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Four Winds Windsport. That ranks 2nd out of 13 Windsport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 13,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Four Winds Windsport 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 | 1 | 50% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 50% | 8,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Four Winds Windsport recalls (2)
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.
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 wind sport. The contact stated that the driver of the rv smelled wires burning. The contact looked at the iota transfer switch and noticed that the front panel had melted and saw fire in the electrical power supply area. The rv was taken to a mechanic for…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 four winds windsport motor home. The contact stated that the front passenger side windshield would fracture from the molding when driving at various speeds. The failure occurs intermittently. The vehicle was not inspected for the failure or repaired. The failure mileage…
Other Four Winds Windsport years
← 2007 Windsport · 2009 Windsport →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Windsport | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 Windsport | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 Windsport | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 Windsport | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 Windsport | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 Windsport | 2 | 4 |
| 2004 Windsport | 1 | 6 |
| 2003 Windsport | 4 | 5 |
| 2002 Windsport | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 Windsport | 2 | 4 |
| 2000 Windsport | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 Windsport | 1 | 1 |
See all Four Winds Windsport problems by year, every Four Winds model, or the VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Four Winds Windsport?
Owners most often report electrical system, visibility problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Four Winds Windsport?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Four Winds Windsport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Windsport model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.