2009 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY Complaints and Recall Information
The 2009 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to braking, electrical systems, and equipment stability based on recall data. There are no individual complaint reports listed.
The following recalls affect various systems including brakes, electrical components, and entry steps installed on the vehicle.
Recalls- Brake pedal assembly. (NHTSA recall 10V026000) About 205 vehicles are affected due to a drive pin that may disengage, causing reduced braking or interference with the throttle pedal. This defect raises the risk of a crash. The fix involves installing a C-clamp on the brake pedal arm and is performed free of charge by dealers.
- Refrigerator thermal sensor. (NHTSA recall 10V563000) Approximately 3,488 motorhomes equipped with 1200-series Norcold refrigerators have sensors or thermal switches that may fail to cut power during high temperatures, increasing fire risk. Owners are instructed to contact dealers for a remedy at no cost.
- Transfer switch wiring. (NHTSA recall 12V516000) Around 634 motorhomes have a defective Iota ITS-50R transfer switch with inadequate wiring connections that may overheat and cause fire. Thor Motorcoach will replace the transfer switch free of charge.
- Transfer switch failure. (NHTSA recall 15V698000) About 503 vehicles wired for generator power with an Iota ITS-50R transfer switch may experience switch failure and overheating, elevating fire risk. Dealers will install a replacement switch from another manufacturer at no cost.
- Entry step bolt fracture. (NHTSA recall 15V745000) Approximately 12,656 motorhomes have Lippert Coachstep electric steps with bolts that may fracture, causing unstable steps and increasing injury risk. Dealers will reinforce the mechanism with a retainer bracket and replace affected bolts free of charge.
Owners facing repeated repairs or safety issues related to these defects and recalls may want to review their rights under their state’s lemon law. Unresolved recall problems or ongoing malfunctions could qualify for legal remedies.
2009 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY Summary
2009
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
17486
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2009 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY
12656 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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.
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
2009 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY
503 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Risk: As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
2009 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY
634 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Risk: An overheated switch could cause it to fail and lead to a fire.
2009 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY
205 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
FOUR WINDS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 PRESIDIO, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 MANDALAY, AND MODEL YEAR 2010 MONTECITO MOTORHOMES BUILT BETWEEN OCTOBER 5, 2004 AND NOVEMBER 25, 2009 ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 2007 AND NOVEMBER 2009 WITH KONGSBERG POWER PRODUCTS SYSTEMS ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDALS. THE DRIVE PIN WHICH SECURES THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO THE BALANCE OF THE ASSEMBLY MAY BECOME DISENGAGED, THIS MAY CAUSE A REDUCTION IN VEHICLE BRAKING AND/OR CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MOVE OUT OF POSITION AND INTERFERE WITH THROTTLE PEDAL FUNCTION.
Risk: A REDUCTION IN BRAKING OR INTERFERENCE WITH THE THROTTLE PEDAL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
2009 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY
3488 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
TMC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011 DAMON AND FOUR WINDS RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
Risk: THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK, MAY NOT SHUT-OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Complaints
No complaints found.