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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Quantum, Chateau, and Freedom Elite motorhomes built on the 2020 Ford E-Series chassis. The battery cable may not have been properly secured within the chassis rail, which can cause it to contact the exhaust manifold and heat shield.
- Risk
- Battery cable contact with the exhaust manifold and heat shield can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the battery cable. If needed the cable will be re-routed and properly secured, free of charge. This recall began September 11, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000197.
- 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
On certain 2021 motorhomes built on the 2020 Ford E-Series chassis, the battery cable may not be properly secured within the chassis rail. As a result, it can contact the exhaust manifold and heat shield.
This contact can increase the risk of a fire in the vehicle. Owners should take this recall seriously and not delay getting the vehicle checked.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect how the battery cable is routed and, if needed, re-route and properly secure it at no charge. Owners can contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-855-2867 (recall number RC000197), and can check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thor Motor Coach Chateau | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Daybreak | 2021 |
| Thor Motor Coach Four Winds | 2021 |
| Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite | 2021 |
| Thor Motor Coach Quantum | 2021 |