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Thor Motor Coach Compass Recall 18V415: Water can corrode wiring, risking electrical fire and crash

NHTSA campaign 18V415, reported June 19, 2018, 158 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Water can get into the trailer tow module on certain 2016-2018 Thor Gemini and Compass motorhomes built on a Ford chassis. Once inside, it can corrode the wiring and cause rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of the instrument panel display, an electrical short, or possible deployment of a seatbelt pretensioner.

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster, or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy is free. Ford dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness. Ford has notified owners. You can contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-855-2867 (recall number RC000154), and you should check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V415Thor Motor Coach
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thor Gemini and Compass recreational vehicles built on a Ford chassis and equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.
Risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford has notified owners, and Ford dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000154.
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

Thor Motor Coach Compass201620172018
Thor Motor Coach Gemini201620172018