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2008 Four Winds MandalayProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Four Winds Mandalay, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage2kEquipment, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Four Winds Mandalay 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
Equipment10

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

6 recalls

2008 Four Winds Mandalay 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 10V-563 · Nov 16, 2010 · 3,488 vehicles

Risk. THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Recall 10V-026 · Jan 28, 2010 · 205 vehicles

Risk. A REDUCTION IN BRAKING OR INTERFERENCE WITH THE THROTTLE PEDAL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Suspension

Recall 08V-335 · Jul 11, 2008 · 69 vehicles

Risk. IF THE WELD FAILS, VEHICLE STABILITY WHILE CORNERING COULD BE AFFECTED RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Supply: check valve

Recall 08V-034 · Jan 28, 2008 · 21 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE A DELAY OR FAILURE IN APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Gear box: shaft pitman

Recall 07V-584 · Dec 19, 2007 · 1,174 vehicles

Risk. THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS, OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION…

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 Mandalay 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 Mandalay median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Mandalay owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU KODIAK (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ALLOW DRAINAGE. AS A RESULT, BACTERIA FORMS AND GROWS. HE STATED THAT HE COULD USE CHEMICALS TO KILL THE BACTERIA; HOWEVER, HE WOULD BE UNABLE TO DRAIN THE WATER. THE MANUFACTURER…
Complaint 10215994 · Jan 25, 2008 · 2,200 miles

Own a 2008 Mandalay?

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