Known Recalls

Model year record

2011 FOUR WINDS Montecito

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V679000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Vehicles affected
59
Reported to NHTSA
2020-11-04
Owners notified
2020-12-29

Defect description

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Four Winds Montecito 38D, 38E, 40J, 42B, 42C motorhomes, equipped with an Iota ITS-50R transfer switch. The transfer switch may experience a heat related failure due to being exposed to high electrical loads when used in higher ambient temperatures.

Safety risk

If the transfer switch continues to be used, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch with a different brand of switch, free of charge. The recall began December 29, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000205.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.