How many recalls does the 2008 Four Winds Windsport have?

The 2008 Four Winds Windsport has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2008 Four Winds Windsport has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2008 Four Winds Windsport?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2008 Four Winds Windsport Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 Four Winds Windsport has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 683 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12V516000 2012-10-22 634 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

An overheated switch could cause it to fail and lead to a fire.

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.

STEERING 08V565000 2008-10-24 49 affected

Defect

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…

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.

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.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VISIBILITY

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2013-05-09

“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…”

VISIBILITY · reported 2010-04-01

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 2008 Four Winds Windsport as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.