NHTSA vehicle safety data
2008 Four Winds Chateau Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2008 Four Winds Chateau has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Four Winds dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Four Winds Chateau. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #12V516000Reported October 22, 2012 · Thor Motor Coach
Potentially affected: 634 vehicles
Defect description
Thor Motorcoach is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 motorhomes, manufactured June 1, 2007, through May 1, 2009 and equipped with an Iota ITS-50R Transfer Switch. The models affected are Four Winds brand models: Chateau, Dutchmen, Hurricane, Windsport, Magellan, Fun Mover, Presidio, and Mandalay. Wiring connections inside the transfer switch are not adequate and, as a result, the switch may overheat.
Safety consequence
An overheated switch could cause it to fail and lead to a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Thor Motorcoach will notify owners and replace the Iota Transfer Switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 16, 2012. Owners may contact Thor at 1-877-500-1020.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Four Winds Chateau model years
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