2005 Four Winds Mandalay recalls and problems
The 2005 Four Winds Mandalay has 5 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Four Winds dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2005 Four Winds Mandalay vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2005 Four Winds Mandalay recalls
Recall 10V-563: Equipment
Problem: 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.
Fix: Tmc is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional nformation. The recall began on january 12, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or thor motor coach at 1-877-855-2867.
Recall 08V-368: Equipment
Problem: Four winds is recalling 1,633 my 2004-2007 mandalay, my 2005-2007 presidio, and my 2006-2007 valencia motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.
Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Four winds is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or four winds at 1-800-860-5658.
Recall 07V-584: Steering
Problem: On certain motor homes built on freightliner chassis and equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, these gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. This could potentially allow the recirculating balls to escape from the recirculating ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering.
Risk: The operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs, or the need for more steering wheel adjustments while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. Loss of steering could result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Four winds is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear free of charge (Please see 07v343 and 07e049). Owners may contact four winds at 1-574-266-1111 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall 06V-076: Steering
Problem: On certain motor homes built on freightliner chassis and equipped with I-shafts supplied by zf heavy duty steering, the steering shaft assemblies with lower yokes may have been incorrectly machined. The steering shaft splines could push through the lower yoke, allowing the steering wheel to turn without any response.
Risk: If this occurs ,the vehicle could suffer loss of steering control which could result in a crash.
Fix: Freightliner is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Freightliner will inspect and attach a tension collar to the steering shaft to secure the connection to the yoke free of charge. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or four winds at .
Recall 04V-377: Service Brakes, Air
Problem: Certain motor homes do not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems.' in a situation in which multiple alarms are active, a check engine, stop engine, or similar warning indicator is given priority over the low air alarm by the instrument system controller software. If the operator does not acknowledge these higher priority alarms, a low air alarm may not be displayed.
Risk: A vehicle could be driven with the air pressure below 60 PSI without the low air warning sounding, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Freightliner dealers will re-flash the software. Owners should freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or four winds at 1-574-266-1111.
2005 Four Winds Mandalay problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Frame and Members — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 26,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2005 Four Winds Mandalay complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Four Winds Mandalay have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2005 Four Winds Mandalay: 10V-563 (equipment), 08V-368 (equipment), 07V-584 (steering), 06V-076 (steering), 04V-377 (service brakes, air). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Four Winds Mandalay?
Owners report visibility problems most often (1 reports), followed by structure (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 26,000 miles.
Are Four Winds recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Four Winds dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.