CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Four Winds Hurricane and Windsport, 2009-2010 Four Winds Mandalay, 2010 Four Winds Magellan, and 2010-2011 Four Winds Serrano motorhomes manufactured May 2, 2009, to September 1, 2010. The affected vehicles are wired to be powered by a generator and are equipped with an Iota ITS-50R transfer switch that may fail when exposed to elevated electrical loads and used in higher ambient temperatures.
- Risk
- As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch with a transfer switch from another manufacturer, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000106.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The electrical transfer switch in certain motorhomes, which is used when running on generator power, can fail when it carries high electrical loads and operates in hot conditions. As it fails, it may overheat, which increases the risk of a fire.
If you own one of the affected motorhomes, the manufacturer, Thor Motor Coach, will notify you directly. Dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch with a transfer switch from another manufacturer at no cost to you. The recall began on November 23, 2015. You can contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867 and reference recall number RC000106. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Four Winds Hurricane | 200920102011 |
|---|---|
| Four Winds Magellan | 2010 |
| Four Winds Mandalay | 20092010 |
| Four Winds Serrano | 20102011 |
| Four Winds Windsport | 200920102011 |