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2004 Four Winds Infinity Recalls & Complaints

The 2004 Four Winds Infinity has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 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 2004 Four Winds Infinity. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2004 Four Winds Infinity owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Four Winds Infinity, describing incidents dated October 5, 2006 to September 12, 2016.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Of the 4 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11046880 · Filed November 16, 2017
THERE IS SOME KIND OF NOISE COMING OUT THE ENGINE WHEN I START THE CAR, ON THE TOP OF MY DASHBOARD THERE IS ANOTHER NOISE THAT I DON,T KNOW WHAT IS THAT EVERY TIME I START MY CAR ENGINE, ALSO THE SPEED OF THE CAR IS AN CONTROLLABLE, IS NOT SPEED UP ACCORDING TO THE WAY SUPPOSED TO. THAT HAPPENED IN…
ODI #10219084 · Filed February 25, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FOUR WINDS INFINITY. WHILE APPROACHING A RED LIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT EXTENDED STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP NORMALLY AND WAS SHUT OFF AND THEN RESTARTED. THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL…
ODI #10201902 · Filed September 5, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FOUR WINDS INFINITY. WHILE DRIVING 5-10 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING SMELL WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE AROMA. THERE IS A DEFECT INVESTIGATION FOR THE SERVICE BRAKES (NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE07032). THE ENGINE…

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Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

NHTSA #17V758000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported November 22, 2017 · Thor Motor Coach

Potentially affected: 110,400 vehicles

Repair completion: 11.81% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 15, 2018

Defect description

Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Safety consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

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.

OVERHEATED BRAKE CALIPERS/BOSCH/WORKHORSE

NHTSA #09V204000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice

Reported June 10, 2009 · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL

Potentially affected: 684 vehicles

Owners notified May 1, 2009 · Vehicles built June 1, 2001 – January 31, 2008 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

FOUR WINDS IS RECALLING 684 MY 2002-2006 INFINITY, MY 2002-2007 WINDESPORT, MY 2004-2008 HURRICANE, MY 2006-2007 MEGALLAN AND MY 2008 FUN MOVER MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY HAVE WARNING OF THE BRAKE DRAG IF UNDETECTED BY THE DRIVER.

Safety consequence

THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. WORKHORSE WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER AND DEALER NOTIFICATION. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731.

Notes

OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

FUEL RAIL DAMPER RETAINER CLIP/CHEVROLET/WORKHORSE

NHTSA #06V351000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice

Reported September 13, 2006 · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL

Potentially affected: 692 vehicles

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH GM 8.1L V8 ENGINES, IMPROPER HARDENING DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP TO FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER. IF THE DAMPER BECOMES LOOSE, FUEL COULD BE PUMPED BY THE FUEL PUMP INTO THE UNDER HOOD AREA.

Safety consequence

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.

Manufacturer remedy

CHEVROLET AND WORKHORSE ARE HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V225 AND 06V289). DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773 OR THOR INDUSTRIES AT 937-596-6849.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO 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.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/FMVSS 101 AND 105/WORKHORSE

NHTSA #06V093000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice

Reported March 30, 2006 · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL

Potentially affected: 461 vehicles

Vehicles built August 21, 2002 – October 28, 2004 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ACTIA CORPORATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 101 "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS" AND 105 "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." IF THE BRAKE FAIL INPUT FALLS BELOW A VOLTAGE OF 1.5V, THE BRAKE FAILURE LAMP AND ALARM WILL BE ACTIVATED. ALSO ACTIVATION OF THE ABS TELLTALE WHEN THE ABS IS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING DOES NOT ALWAYS OCCUR.

Safety consequence

AT NIGHT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR WHICH COULD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN AND REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731 OR FOUR WINDS AT 574-266-1111.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.

FOUR WINDS/FUEL LINES

NHTSA #04V249000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported May 25, 2004 · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL

Potentially affected: 416 vehicles

Four Winds campaign R030010 · Owners notified July 16, 2004 · Vehicles built September 1, 2003 – May 31, 2004 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE FUEL LINES ON THE CHASSIS COULD CHAFE AGAINST THE STEEL FLOOR STRUCTURE, CAUSING THE FUEL LINE TO RUPTURE.

Safety consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAIDED FUEL SUPPLY LINE TO DETERMINE IF THE FUEL LINE HAS BECOME EXCESSIVELY WORN OR CHAFFED. IF THERE IS NO VISIBLE DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINE, THE DEALER WILL SECURE THE FUEL LINE TO THE MAIN WIRING LOOM. IF DAMAGE IS DISCOVERED, THE FUEL LINE WILL BE REPLACED AND PROPERLY ANCHORED. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FOUR WINDS AT

Notes

FOUR WINDS RECALL NO. R030010.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

FOUR WINDS/SEAT PEDESTAL BRACE

NHTSA #04V127000 · Seats · NHTSA notice

Reported March 15, 2004 · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL

Potentially affected: 959 vehicles

Four Winds campaign R030009 · Owners notified March 31, 2004 · Vehicles built May 1, 2003 – March 31, 2004 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH THREE-POINT SHOULDER HARNESS SEAT BELTS, THE SEAT PEDESTAL BRACE WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR COULD BE MISSING. ALSO, THE BRACE COULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITHOUT UTILIZING FOUR TEC BOLTS TO HOLD THE BRACE IN PLACE.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN THE SEAT BELT HARNESS MALFUNCTIONING IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANTS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL EITHER ADD A SEAT PEDESTAL BRACE IF BRACE IS NOT PRESENT OR INSTALL NECESSARY HARDWARE OR TEC BOLTS TO HOLD THE BRACE IN PLACE. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 31, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FOUR WINDS AT 574-266-1111.

Notes

FOUR WINDS RECALL NO. R030009. CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2004 Four Winds Infinity. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

4 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Four Winds Infinity.

Structure; Vehicle Speed Control; Engine

ODI #11046880

Incident: September 12, 2016 · Filed: November 16, 2017

THERE IS SOME KIND OF NOISE COMING OUT THE ENGINE WHEN I START THE CAR, ON THE TOP OF MY DASHBOARD THERE IS ANOTHER NOISE THAT I DON,T KNOW WHAT IS THAT EVERY TIME I START MY CAR ENGINE, ALSO THE SPEED OF THE CAR IS AN CONTROLLABLE, IS NOT SPEED UP ACCORDING TO THE WAY SUPPOSED TO. THAT HAPPENED IN ALL STREETS AND HIGHWAYS.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10219084

Fire

Incident: December 20, 2007 · Filed: February 25, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FOUR WINDS INFINITY. WHILE APPROACHING A RED LIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT EXTENDED STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP NORMALLY AND WAS SHUT OFF AND THEN RESTARTED. THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND REMAINED LIT. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO HER CAMP SITE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS HOT. SHE ALSO NOTICED A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND THEY REPLACED THE BRAKE ROTORS AND CALIPERS. THERE IS AN OPEN AND CLOSED INVESTIGATION (PE07032) REGARDING THE FAILURE. ON DECEMBER 15, 2008 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY SHE WAS INFORMED THAT FRONT OF THE RV WAS BURNING. SHE PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT ROTORS OVER HEATED. SHE ALLOWED THEM TO COOL DOWN AND PROCEEDED TO THE CAMP GROUND. SHE COULD FEEL THE VEHICLE PULLING TO THE RIGHT SIDE; HOWEVER, SHE WAS ABLE TO REACH HER DESTINATION WITH THE BRAKES OPERATING NORMALLY. SHE WILL TAKE THE RV TO THE DEALER ON DECEMBER 29, 2008. IN MARCH 2008 SHE HAD ALL OF THE BRAKE PADS REPLACED, ALL OF THE ROTORS AND CALIPERS WERE CLEANED AND ROTATED. THE RV WAS SERVICED THREE TIMES BEFORE LEAVING PENNSYLVANIA. SHE PAID $1,347.00 FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS TO AVOID FUTURE FAILURES. THE DEALERS ARE NOT PROPERLY CORRECTING THE ABS FAILURE TO AVOID IT FROM RECURRING. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,598. UPDATED 04/21/08 *BF

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10201902

Incident: January 14, 2007 · Filed: September 5, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FOUR WINDS INFINITY. WHILE DRIVING 5-10 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING SMELL WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE AROMA. THERE IS A DEFECT INVESTIGATION FOR THE SERVICE BRAKES (NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE07032). THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,500. UPDATED 09/25/07 *TR

Electrical System

ODI #10170186

Incident: October 5, 2006 · Filed: October 7, 2006

LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO MOTOR HOME. THEREFORE ENGINE STALLED AND HAD NO POWER BRAKES OR STEERING. WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 5 MILES PER HOUR BUT, HAD A DIFFICULT TIME STOPPING THE MOTOR HOME WITH BOTH THE FOOT BRAKE AND PARKING BRAKE BEING APPLIED. *JB

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