Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 12V516000

Electrical system

Thor Motor Coach filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2012-10-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V516000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Vehicles affected
634
Reported to NHTSA
2012-10-22
Owners notified
2012-11-16

Defect description

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 connections inside the transfer switch are not adequate and, as a result, the switch may overheat.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

17 model years across 8 models.

ModelYears on record
FOUR WINDS Chateau2010 2009 2008
FOUR WINDS Dutchmen2009
FOUR WINDS FUN Mover2009 2008
FOUR WINDS Hurricane2010 2009 2008
FOUR WINDS Magellan2009
FOUR WINDS Mandalay2010 2009 2008
FOUR WINDS Presidio2009 2008
FOUR WINDS Windsport2009 2008

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.