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2009 Four Winds Hurricane Recalls & Complaints

The 2009 Four Winds Hurricane has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints 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 2009 Four Winds Hurricane. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2009 Four Winds Hurricane owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Four Winds Hurricane, describing incidents dated March 14, 2013 to December 25, 2020.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11384949 · Filed December 25, 2020
I WAS IN AND OUT OF OUR CLASS A MOTORHOME LOADING IT FOR AN UPCOMING TRIP. I WENT TO GO OUT THE DOOR AND IT WAS LOCKED. I COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE ONLY DOOR IN THIS MODEL. MY HUSBAND TRIED TO LOCK AND UNLOCK FROM THE OUTSIDE WITH THE KEY BUT NOTHING WORKED. THE NEIGHBORS CAME OVER TO HELP BUT NO ONE…
ODI #10510016 · Filed April 30, 2013
COMPLETE LOSS OF CHASSIS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MINIMAL STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY, NO LIGHTS OR TURN SIGNALS OR CAB LIGHTING. LOSS OF ENGINE POWER PLACING CLASS A MOTORHOME IN EXTREME DANGER. FAILURE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSED BY SOLENOID FAULT IN BATTERY CONTROL CENTER CHASSIS BATTERY DISCONNECT…

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Electric Entry Steps may be Unstable

NHTSA #15V745000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported November 10, 2015 · Thor Motor Coach

Potentially affected: 12,656 vehicles

Repair completion: 27.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign RC000111 · Owners notified January 6, 2016 · Vehicles built May 3, 2007 – March 13, 2015 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Thor Challenger, Thor Citation, Thor Hurricane, Thor Tuscany, Thor Windsport, 2011-2012 Thor Astoria, Thor Avanti, Thor Chateau, 2011-2014 Thor Daybreak, 2011-2015 Thor Outlaw, Thor Siesta, 2014-2015 Thor Miramar, 2012 Thor Four Winds, 2008-2011 Damon Astoria, Damon Daybreak, Damon Outlaw, Damon Tuscany, 2008-2012, Damon Challenger, 2008-2010 Damon Essence, 2009-2011 Damon Avanti, Four Winds Chateau, Four Winds Citation, Four Winds Four Winds, Four Winds Hurricane, Four Winds Siesta, Four Winds Windsport, 2009-2010 Four Winds Dorado, Four Winds Dutchmen, Four Winds Magellan, Four Winds Mandalay and 2009 Four Winds Fun Mover, and Four Winds Presidio motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.

Safety consequence

Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Thor will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism and replace all of the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000111.

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.

Transfer Switch may Overheat

NHTSA #15V698000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice

Reported October 23, 2015 · Thor Motor Coach

Potentially affected: 503 vehicles

Repair completion: 11.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign RC000106 · Owners notified November 23, 2015 · Vehicles built May 2, 2009 – September 1, 2010 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Four Winds Hurricane and Windsport, 2009-2010 Four Winds Mandalay, 2010 Four Winds Magellan, and 2010-2011 Four Winds Serrano motorhomes manufactured May 2, 2009, to September 1, 2010. The affected vehicles are wired to be powered by a generator and are equipped with an Iota ITS-50R transfer switch that may fail when exposed to elevated electrical loads and used in higher ambient temperatures.

Safety consequence

As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch with a transfer switch from another manufacturer, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000106.

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.

Transfer Switch Overheating

NHTSA #12V516000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice

Reported October 22, 2012 · Thor Motor Coach

Potentially affected: 634 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign RC000064 · Owners notified November 16, 2012 · Vehicles built June 1, 2007 – May 1, 2009 (per NHTSA)

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2009 Four Winds Hurricane. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Four Winds Hurricane.

Structure

ODI #11384949

Incident: December 25, 2020 · Filed: December 25, 2020

I WAS IN AND OUT OF OUR CLASS A MOTORHOME LOADING IT FOR AN UPCOMING TRIP. I WENT TO GO OUT THE DOOR AND IT WAS LOCKED. I COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE ONLY DOOR IN THIS MODEL. MY HUSBAND TRIED TO LOCK AND UNLOCK FROM THE OUTSIDE WITH THE KEY BUT NOTHING WORKED. THE NEIGHBORS CAME OVER TO HELP BUT NO ONE COULD GET THE DOOR OPEN EITHER INSIDE OR OUT. I ENDED UP HAVING TO CRAWL OUT THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW ONTO A LADDER. I AM 72 YEARS OLD! COME TO FIND OUT THE TRI MARK LOCKS THAT ARE ON THIS MODEL ARE A KNOWN PROBLEM FOR LOCKING PEOPLE IN OR OUT. WE ENDED UP HAVING TO DRILL THE LOCK OUT AND FOUND OUT THAT THE MECHANISM INSIDE HAD BROKEN WHICH KEPT IT IN THE LOCKED POSITION AND YOU COULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR! THIS IS A TERRIBLE SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THESE CLASS A MOTORHOMES ONLY HAVE ONE DOOR!!

Electrical System

ODI #10510016

Incident: March 14, 2013 · Filed: April 30, 2013

COMPLETE LOSS OF CHASSIS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MINIMAL STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY, NO LIGHTS OR TURN SIGNALS OR CAB LIGHTING. LOSS OF ENGINE POWER PLACING CLASS A MOTORHOME IN EXTREME DANGER. FAILURE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSED BY SOLENOID FAULT IN BATTERY CONTROL CENTER CHASSIS BATTERY DISCONNECT. BATTERY CONTROL CENTER IS A RV CUSTOMS PRODUCT FW 2050 0122779 PART NUMBER. *TR

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