Four Winds Magellan recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Four Winds Magellan, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Nov 10, 2015Crash risk2008–2011 Damon Astoria, 2009–2011 Damon Avanti, 2008–2012 Damon Challenger and 30 other models — Equipment
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.
15V745000 · 13K units · Thor Motor Coach
- Oct 23, 2015Fire risk2009–2011 Four Winds Hurricane, 2010 Four Winds Magellan, 2009–2010 Four Winds Mandalay and 2 other models — 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.
15V698000 · 503 units · Thor Motor Coach
- Oct 22, 2012Fire risk2008–2010 Four Winds Chateau, 2009 Four Winds Dutchmen, 2008–2009 Four Winds Fun Mover and 5 other models — 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.
12V516000 · 634 units · Thor Motor Coach
- Jun 10, 2009Crash risk2008 Four Winds Fun Mover, 2004–2008 Four Winds Hurricane, 2002–2006 Four Winds Infinity and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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.
09V204000 · 684 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Jul 18, 2007Fire risk2007 Four Winds Magellan, 2007 Four Winds Windsport — Equipment
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE FLEXIBLE GAS LINE SUPPLYING PROPANE TO THE APPLIANCES IN THE KITCHEN SLIDE-OUT ROOM MAY BE IMPROPERLY ROUTED OR SUPPORTED.
07V305000 · 72 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Sep 13, 2006Fire risk2004–2006 Four Winds Chateau, 2004–2006 Four Winds Dutchmen, 2004–2006 Four Winds Four Winds and 5 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
06V351000 · 692 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Jul 12, 2006Crash risk2006 Four Winds Hurricane, 2006–2007 Four Winds Magellan, 2006–2007 Four Winds Windsport — Steering
CERTAIN CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE SPLINE CAN STRIP WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.
06V256000 · 70 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Oct 6, 2005Crash risk2006 Four Winds Chateau Citation, 2006 Four Winds Dutchmen Dorado, 2006 Four Winds Hurricane and 3 other models — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN CLASS A AND CLASS B MOTOR HOMES, THE HITCH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A SPACER PLATE THAT DOES NOT FIT FLUSH TO THE REAR EXTENSION.
05V465000 · 221 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL