1999 Four Winds Hurricane Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1999 Four Winds Hurricane has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 12,918 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 03V449000 2003-11-04 12,918 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE OVENS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.

Consequence

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.

Remedy

SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS REPLACED. CONSUMERS SHOULD NEVER USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR STORAGE OR…

Complaints by component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
2
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
STEERING
1
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1
Total complaints6

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The headlight lens on my 1999 hurricane motorhome, with ford f-53 chassis, have discolored so badly that it is very hard to see after dark. I have contacted both ford and the hurricane manufacturer but have had no reply. I can't find replacements that will fit. Any help will be greatly…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · reported 2007-02-05

“Headlamp lens turn yellow and obstruct light output. At nighttime it is very difficult to see road and road conditions. *tr”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · reported 2004-01-07

“Consumer noticed smell of gas fumes while driving. Dealer determined motorhome has leak from seam of gas tank. Consumer stated has a 1997 four winds hurricane with a ford chassis. Ts”

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY · reported 2002-12-19

“While driving on flat surface at any speed vehicle will vibrate ,causing steering problems. Dealer notified.*ak”

SUSPENSION:FRONT · reported 2002-07-12

“While driving on flat surface at any speed vehicle will vibrate ,causing steering problems. Dealer notified.*ak”

STEERING · reported 2002-07-12

“Water is seeping in through the seals of all the windows. Vehicle has not been examined by dealer. *ak”

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR · reported 2002-06-25
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Four Winds Hurricane as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.