Recall 19V609000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Report Date
20190820
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Affected Vehicles
7 models

Defect Description

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020 Chateau, Daybreak, Four Winds, Freedom Elite, Majestic, Outlaw and Quantum motorhomes. The battery cables may loosen on the battery isolation manager (BIM) or battery isolation relay (BIR), causing premature BIN/BIR failure or electrical arcing.

Safety Consequence

The loose connection can causing arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install lock washers to properly secure the battery cable to the BIM/BIR. If the cable was loose, dealers will also replace the BIM/BIR, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000172.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2020 THOR DAYBREAK
2020 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU
2020 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS
2020 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE
2020 THOR MOTOR COACH MAJESTIC
2020 THOR MOTOR COACH OUTLAW
2020 THOR MOTOR COACH QUANTUM

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.