Recall 18V415000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | THOR MOTOR COACH | COMPASS |
| 2016 | THOR MOTOR COACH | GEMINI |
| 2017 | THOR MOTOR COACH | COMPASS |
| 2017 | THOR MOTOR COACH | GEMINI |
| 2018 | THOR MOTOR COACH | COMPASS |
| 2018 | THOR MOTOR COACH | GEMINI |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.