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2004 Four Winds DutchmenProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Four Winds Dutchmen, most often about the tires. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage4kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 13, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 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
Tires10

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

3 recalls

2004 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

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 04V-513 · Oct 28, 2004 · 1,107 vehicles

Risk. THE ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE AN ABS MALFUNCTION THAT WOULD ILLUMINATE THE ABS WARNING LIGHT, OR THE MODULE MAY OVERHEAT RESULTING IN A BURNING ODOR, SMOKE,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 04V-529 · Oct 27, 2004 · 1,380 vehicles

Risk. THESE HOT PARTICLES MAY IGNITE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM DAMAGE OR UNDERHOOD FIRE.

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

2004 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

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

What Dutchmen owners report

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

I OWN A 2004 FOURWINDS CAMPER WITH CARLISLE 235 8516 LOAD RANGE D 3200# (DOT3EOS, T004) TIRES. I EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT ON THE PASSENGER FRONT WHILE TOWING ON THE INTERSTATE. TIRES ONLY TWO YEARS OLD WITH APPROXIMATELY 4000 MILES ON THEM WITH NO SIGNS OF ABNORMAL WEAR WHEN ROTATED AND BALANCED.…
Complaint 10163972 · Jul 31, 2006 · 4,000 miles

Own a 2004 Dutchmen?

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