Recall 15V698000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Four Winds Hurricane and Windsport, 2009-2010 Four Winds Mandalay, 2010 Four Winds Magellan, and 2010-2011 Four Winds Serrano motorhomes manufactured May 2, 2009, to September 1, 2010. 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 ambient temperatures.
Safety Consequence
As the transfer switch fails, it 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 November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000106.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | FOUR WINDS | HURRICANE |
| 2009 | FOUR WINDS | MANDALAY |
| 2009 | FOUR WINDS | WINDSPORT |
| 2010 | FOUR WINDS | HURRICANE |
| 2010 | FOUR WINDS | MAGELLAN |
| 2010 | FOUR WINDS | MANDALAY |
| 2010 | FOUR WINDS | SERRANO |
| 2010 | FOUR WINDS | WINDSPORT |
| 2011 | FOUR WINDS | HURRICANE |
| 2011 | FOUR WINDS | SERRANO |
| 2011 | FOUR WINDS | WINDSPORT |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.