NHTSA vehicle safety data
2008 Four Winds Four Winds 5000 Recalls & Complaints
The 2008 Four Winds Four Winds 5000 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Four Winds dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Four Winds Four Winds 5000. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2008 Four Winds Four Winds 5000 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Four Winds Four Winds 5000, describing incidents dated July 3, 2012.
Most-cited components
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10505426 · Filed
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
IMPROPER ROUTING OF LP GAS LINE IN SLIDE-OUT ROOM
NHTSA #08V189000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Lines and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported April 24, 2008 · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
Potentially affected: 104 vehicles
Owners notified May 18, 2008 · Vehicles built September 1, 2007 – April 30, 2008 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
FOUR WINDS IS RECALLING 104 MY 2008-2009 DUTCHMEN EXPRESS, CHATEAU SPORT, AND FOUR WINDS 5000 MOTOR HOMES. THESE MOTOR HOMES MAY HAVE IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE PROPANE GAS LINE WITHIN THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM.
Safety consequence
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 INJURY OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
FOUR WINDS WILL INSTRUCT OWNERS TO IMMEDIATELY TURN OFF THE PROPANE SUPPLY VALVE, SUSPEND USE OF PROPANE APPLIANCES, AND TAKE THE MOTOR HOME TO THEIR NEAREST FOUR WINDS DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER FOR REPAIR. DEALERS WILL RECONFIGURE THE PROPANE SUPPLY LINE TO ALLOW PROPER MOVEMENT OF THE LINE WITHOUT BINDING OR CHAFING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOUR WINDS AT 1-574-266-1111.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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