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2000 Four Winds DutchmenProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2000 Four Winds Dutchmen, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 12, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Four Winds Dutchmen has problems

1 complaint 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
Structure10

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

2 recalls

2000 Four Winds Dutchmen 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 Dutchmen 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 Dutchmen median. How we score

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

What Dutchmen owners report

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

THE FRAME UNDER THE RV HAD MANY FRACTURES ON THE WEB PORTION OF THE I BEAM AND THE REAR SPRING SHACKLE WELD HAD BROKEN LOOSE AND WAS ABOUT TO COME COMPLETELY LOOSE FROM THE FRAME. *AK THE FRAME HAS NOW BEEN REPAIRED BY THE DEALER THROUGH THE FRAME PEOPLE WHO RECOGNIZED THERE WAS A PROBLEM ND…
Complaint 10048094 · Jan 12, 2004

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