2000 Four Winds Chateau Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2000 Four Winds Chateau. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 03V449000Nov 4, 200312,918 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
  Covers: Four Winds Chateau 1999–2003, Four Winds 1999–2003, Windsport 1999–2003 +8 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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 leave…

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• 01V097003Mar 30, 20013,150 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
  Covers: Four Winds Chateau 2000–2001, Four Winds 2000–2001, Windsport 2000–2001 +5 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: certain motorhomes equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

  Possible consequence: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

  Remedy: Am-safe notified four winds' customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge. Owner notification began august 31, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable…

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