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2006 Four Winds ChateauProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2006 Four Winds Chateau, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage2kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 16, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Four Winds Chateau has problems

3 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
Structure20
Engine10
Equipment10
Electrical system10
Steering10
Suspension10
Service brakes10

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

3 recalls

2006 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

Other: labels

Recall 05V-272 · Jun 10, 2005 · 238 vehicles

Risk. AT THE INCORRECTLY STATED PRESSURE, THE REAR TIRES ARE UNABLE TO SUPPORT THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) FOR THE REAR AXLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wheels

Recall 05V-090 · Mar 14, 2005 · 261 vehicles

Risk. THE WHEEL MAY RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE CALIPER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A BRAKE FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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

2006 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Chateau owners report

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

FRONT-END SHAKING & CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS. HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED & HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS 4 TIMES ALREADY. BATTERY COMPLETELY DRAINS AFTER 2 WEEKS, HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS 5 TIMES AND STILL NOT FIXED. ROOF NOT SEALED CORRECTLY SEVERE WATER & FRAME DAMAGE, IN FOR REPAIRS 4…
Complaint 10207679 · Nov 1, 2007 · 1,628 miles
2006 FOUR WIND CHATEAU RV. CARBON MONOXIDE GAS GOT INTO MY RV THROUGH THE EXTENDED SLIDEOUT WHILE CAMPING. AN ELECTRICAL GENERATOR IS LOCATED JUST BELOW THE SLIDEOUT AND THE EXHAUST GAS GOT INTO THE LIVING AREA. I HAD RUN THE GENERATOR FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS. THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR WENT OFF AND I…
Complaint 10157064 · May 9, 2006 · 2,634 miles

Own a 2006 Chateau?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.