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Thor Motor Coach Four Winds Recall 20V423: Wiring Can Overheat and Raise Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 20V423, reported July 22, 2020, 934 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A converter breaker at the battery tray may have been installed at 100 amps when the correct rating is 70 amps. The wiring connected to this breaker could overheat as a result.

Overheated wiring can increase the risk of a fire in the motorhome. If your vehicle is affected, the manufacturer will notify you, and you should not ignore the recall.

An authorized dealer will replace the converter breaker with one of the correct amperage if needed, at no cost to you. You can contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-855-2867 about this recall, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any 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 20V423Thor Motor Coach
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freedom Elite, and 2021 Four Winds motorhomes. A 100amp converter breaker was incorrectly installed at the battery tray when a 70amp breaker is required, possibly resulting in the wiring connected to the breaker overheating.
Risk
Overheated wires can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the converter breaker with one of the correct amperage if needed, free of charge. This recall began September 18, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000199.
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 Four Winds2021
Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite201920202021