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Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 20V498: Motorhome Electrical Board May Overheat, Raising Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 20V498, reported August 21, 2020, 2,061 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2019-2021 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane and Windsport motorhomes may have an electronic control center circuit board that can be damaged by voltages over 17 volts. A damaged circuit board could increase the risk of a fire.

Thor will notify owners of affected vehicles. Authorized dealers will add an additional circuit module to the existing component board to provide reverse polarity and over-current protection. The repair is free of charge. Owners can contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867 and reference recall number RC000203. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your motorhome is included.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V498Thor Motor Coach
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Hurricane and Windsport motorhomes, models 27B, 29M, 32T, 33X, 34J, 34R and 35M. The electronic control center circuit board may be damaged from voltages over 17 volts causing damage to the circuit board.
Risk
A damaged circuit board could increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Thor will notify owners, and dealers will add an additional circuit module to the existing component board to provide reverse polarity and over-current protection, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000203.
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 Hurricane201920202021
Thor Motor Coach Windsport201920202021