Recall 20V419000

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

Report Date
20200720
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Quantum, Chateau, and Freedom Elite motorhomes built on the 2020 Ford E-Series chassis. The battery cable may not have been properly secured within the chassis rail, which can cause it to contact the exhaust manifold and heat shield.

Safety Consequence

Battery cable contact with the exhaust manifold and heat shield can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the battery cable. If needed the cable will be re-routed and properly secured, free of charge. This recall began September 11, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000197.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2021 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU
2021 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK
2021 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS
2021 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE
2021 THOR MOTOR COACH QUANTUM

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