The 2006 Four Winds Chateau has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,191 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING06V3510002006-09-13692 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy
CHEVROLET AND WORKHORSE ARE HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V225 AND 06V289). DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773 OR THOR INDUSTRIES AT…
EQUIPMENT05V2720002005-06-10238 affected
Defect
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-450 CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.' THE TIRE PRESSURE IS INCORRECTLY LISTED ON THE LABEL FOR THE REAR TIRES.
Consequence
AT THE INCORRECTLY STATED PRESSURE, THE REAR TIRES ARE UNABLE TO SUPPORT THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) FOR THE REAR AXLE.
Remedy
OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL BE MAILED SUPPLEMENTARY TIRE LABELS CONTAINING THE CORRECT REAR TIRE INFLATION INFORMATION. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR FOUR WINDS AT 1-574-266-1111.
WHEELS05V0900002005-03-14261 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN CLASS B AND CLASS C MOTOR HOMES, THE SPARE WHEELS CONTAIN AN INCORRECT OFFSET. THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL WAS WELDED IN THE WRONG POSITION.
Consequence
THE WHEEL MAY RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE CALIPER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A BRAKE FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
THE SPARE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEAGN ON MAY 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOUR WINDS AT 1-574-266-1111.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
ENGINE
1
EQUIPMENT
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
STEERING
1
STRUCTURE
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
1
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The ford v-10 engine on my 2006 class c motor home has completely shut off on 2 separate occasions with no warning while traveling on a freeway at approximately 60 mph. The latest incident was on 06/20/2014. I lost all power including brakes and steering. I was lucky enough to coast to a stop…”
“The ford v-10 engine on my 2006 class c motor home has completely shut off on 2 separate occasions with no warning while traveling on a freeway at approximately 60 mph. The latest incident was on 06/20/2014. I lost all power including brakes and steering. I was lucky enough to coast to a stop…”
“The ford v-10 engine on my 2006 class c motor home has completely shut off on 2 separate occasions with no warning while traveling on a freeway at approximately 60 mph. The latest incident was on 06/20/2014. I lost all power including brakes and steering. I was lucky enough to coast to a stop…”
“Front-end shaking & clunking noise when turning or going over bumps. Has not been repaired & has been in for repairs 4 times already. Battery completely drains after 2 weeks, has been in for repairs 5 times and still not fixed. Roof not sealed correctly severe water & frame damage, in for repairs…”
“Front-end shaking & clunking noise when turning or going over bumps. Has not been repaired & has been in for repairs 4 times already. Battery completely drains after 2 weeks, has been in for repairs 5 times and still not fixed. Roof not sealed correctly severe water & frame damage, in for repairs…”
“Front-end shaking & clunking noise when turning or going over bumps. Has not been repaired & has been in for repairs 4 times already. Battery completely drains after 2 weeks, has been in for repairs 5 times and still not fixed. Roof not sealed correctly severe water & frame damage, in for repairs…”
“2006 four wind chateau rv. Carbon monoxide gas got into my rv through the extended slideout while camping. An electrical generator is located just below the slideout and the exhaust gas got into the living area. I had run the generator for about 2 hours. The carbon monoxide detector went off and I…”
“2006 four wind chateau rv. Carbon monoxide gas got into my rv through the extended slideout while camping. An electrical generator is located just below the slideout and the exhaust gas got into the living area. I had run the generator for about 2 hours. The carbon monoxide detector went off and I…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Four Winds Chateau as of
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