NHTSA Recall 06V256000: Steering

FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL reported this safety recall to NHTSA on July 12, 2006, covering an estimated 70 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Four Winds Hurricane.

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

NHTSA campaign	06V256000
Component	STEERING
Report received	July 12, 2006
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

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

Safety risk

This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 1-937-492-1271.

Notes

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 06V256000

Make and model	Model years
Four Winds Hurricane	2006
Four Winds Magellan	2006, 2007
Four Winds Windsport	2006, 2007

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.