CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Hurricane, and 2011 Serrano and Windsport motorhomes. 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 temperatures.
- Risk
- The transfer switch 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 September 7, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is RC000145.
- 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
Certain motorhomes are wired to run on generator power and use an Iota ITS-50R transfer switch. Under high electrical loads and in higher temperatures, this switch may fail and overheat, which creates a risk of fire.
The manufacturer, Thor Motor Coach, will notify owners. Authorized dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch with a switch from another manufacturer at no cost to the owner. The recall began on September 7, 2017. Owners can contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-500-1020 and reference recall number RC000145.
If you own an affected vehicle, contact an authorized dealer or Thor customer service to schedule the free repair, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thor Motor Coach Hurricane | 20102011 |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Serrano | 2011 |
| Thor Motor Coach Windsport | 2011 |