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Four Winds Hurricane Recall 12V516: Electrical System

NHTSA campaign 12V516, reported October 22, 2012, 634 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V516Thor Motor Coach
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem
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.
Risk
An overheated switch could cause it to fail and lead to a fire.
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.

Affected vehicles

Four Winds Chateau200820092010
Four Winds Dutchmen2009
Four Winds FUN Mover20082009
Four Winds Hurricane200820092010
Four Winds Magellan2009
Four Winds Mandalay200820092010
Four Winds Presidio20082009
Four Winds Windsport20082009