NHTSA vehicle safety data

2008 Four Winds Windsport Recalls & Complaints

The 2008 Four Winds Windsport has 2 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 2008 Four Winds Windsport. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2008 Four Winds Windsport owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Four Winds Windsport, describing incidents dated April 1, 2010 to May 9, 2013.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10512327 · Filed May 16, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FOUR WINDS WIND SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER OF THE RV SMELLED WIRES BURNING. THE CONTACT LOOKED AT THE IOTA TRANSFER SWITCH AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PANEL HAD MELTED AND SAW FIRE IN THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AREA. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR…
ODI #10365846 · Filed November 15, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WOULD FRACTURE FROM THE MOLDING WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FAILURE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED FOR THE FAILURE OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE…

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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.

STEERING DRAG LINK/PITMAN ARM CONNECTION/WORKHORSE

NHTSA #08V565000 · Steering — Gear Box — Shaft Pitman · NHTSA notice

Reported October 24, 2008 · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL

Potentially affected: 49 vehicles

Owners notified September 19, 2008 · Vehicles built February 1, 2006 – March 31, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

FOUR WINDS IS RECALLING 49 MY 2007-2008 HURRICAN AND WINDSPORT MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS. THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY. THE IMPROPER TORQUE MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE CASTLE NUT AND COMPROMISED THE INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTION.

Safety consequence

IF THE DRAG LINK WERE TO SEPARATE FROM THE PITMAN ARM, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT HAVE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

FOUR WINDS IS WORKING WITH WORKHORSE TO REPLACE AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM (PLEASE SEE 08V442). OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-946-7731 OR FOUR WINDS AT 1-800-860-5658.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2008 Four Winds Windsport. 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 2008 Four Winds Windsport.

Electrical System

ODI #10512327

Fire

Incident: May 9, 2013 · Filed: May 16, 2013

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

Visibility

ODI #10365846

Incident: April 1, 2010 · Filed: November 15, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WOULD FRACTURE FROM THE MOLDING WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FAILURE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED FOR THE FAILURE OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.

Other Four Winds Windsport model years

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