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2008 Four Winds Four Winds 5000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Four Winds Four Winds 5000, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage11kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 2, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Four Winds Four Winds 5000 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
Fuel/propulsion system10

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

1 recall

2008 Four Winds Four Winds 5000 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

Lpg systems: lines and fittings

Recall 08V-189 · Apr 24, 2008 · 104 vehicles

Risk. CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE SLIDE-ROOM MAY RESULT IN A RUPTURE OF THIS PROPANE SUPPLY LINE POTENTIALLY CAUSING A GAS LEAK, FIR OR EXPLOSION RESULTING IN SERIOUS…

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

2008 vs. every other Four Winds 5000 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 Four Winds 5000 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Four Winds 5000 owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I WAS PUMPING GAS INTO THE RV AND SMELLED A HEAVY FUEL SMELL. AFTER PAYING FOR THE FUEL AS I WAS WALKING BACK TO THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED A PUDDLE UNDER THE RV. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION THE FUEL LINE IS CRACKED ALL OVER AND FUEL IS LEAKING OUT OF IT AS I PUMP GAS. *TR
Complaint 10505426 · Apr 2, 2013 · 11,000 miles

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