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2006 Four Winds Magellan Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2006 Four Winds Magellan. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

4 safety recalls for the 2006 Four Winds Magellan

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 09V204000 Reported 684 vehicles potentially affected FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL

    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…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. Workhorse is handling the remedy for this campaign please see 09v-110. Workhorse will conduct the owner and dealer notification. Owners may…

  2. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 06V351000 Reported 692 vehicles potentially affected FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL

    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…

    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.…

  3. Steering

    NHTSA 06V256000 Reported 70 vehicles potentially affected FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL

    Certain chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.

    Remedy: Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148). They will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shaft free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or four winds at…

  4. Trailer hitches

    NHTSA 05V465000 Reported 221 vehicles potentially affected FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new spacer plate and add six new bolts, washers and nuts to secure the spacer plate in place. The recall began on november 11, 2005. Owners may contact four winds at 574-266-1111.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2006 Four Winds Magellan. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Four Winds Magellan model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Four Winds Magellan model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2004 Four Winds Magellan10
2005 Four Winds Magellan10
2006 Four Winds Magellan40
2007 Four Winds Magellan31
2009 Four Winds Magellan20
2010 Four Winds Magellan20

Checking a specific 2006 Four Winds Magellan

How do I know if my 2006 Four Winds Magellan has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2006 Four Winds Magellan; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Four Winds dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V465000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Four Winds models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.