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2000 Four Winds ChateauProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2000 Four Winds Chateau, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints80 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage20kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 9, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Four Winds Chateau has problems

8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires60
Engine10
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2000 Four Winds Chateau recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 03V-449 · Nov 4, 2003 · 12,918 vehicles

Risk. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 01V-097 · Mar 30, 2001 · 3,150 vehicles

Risk. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Four Winds.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other Chateau year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Chateau median. How we score

'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'08'09'10'11
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Chateau owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE CONSUMER FOUND A 4 INCH SPLIT IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE RIGHT INNER TIRE. *NM THE CONSUMER HAD THE TIRE REPLACED AND PUT AIR IN ALL THE TIRES, HOWEVER WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER ALL OF A SUDDEN FELT A VIBRATION AND DISCOVERED THE TREAD CAME OFF THE RIGHT REAR OUTSIDE TIRE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE…
Complaint 10092708 · Sep 13, 2004
TIRE VALVE SYSTEM BLEW OUT AND CAUSED TIRE TO GO FLAT. *MR THE CONSUMER HAD ALL OF THE VALVE STEMS REPLACED WITH STAINLESS STEEL BOLTS. THE CONSUMER FELT THERE SHOULD BE A REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT. *SCC *JB
Complaint 10026439 · Jun 27, 2003 · 13,850 miles
WHILE DRIVING, THE TWO REAR TIRE VALVES BROKE AND THE TIRES WENT FLAT (FIRESTONE STEEL RADIAL F4S SIZE#LT22575R16-MS, PLEASE PROVIDE THE DOT NUMBER). *NLM. *AK PH *JB
Complaint 10021609 · Jun 26, 2003 · 13,850 miles

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