Four Winds Recall 12V516000: Electrical System
NHTSA recall 12V516000 · announced October 22, 2012 · filed by Thor Motor Coach · 634 units affected
The problem
Thor Motorcoach is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 motorhomes, manufactured June 1, 2007, through May 1, 2009 and equipped with an Iota ITS-50R Transfer Switch. The models affected are Four Winds brand models: Chateau, Dutchmen, Hurricane, Windsport, Magellan, Fun Mover, Presidio, and Mandalay. Wiring connections inside the transfer switch are not adequate and, as a result, the switch may overheat.
The risk
An overheated switch could cause it to fail and lead to a fire.
What to do
Thor Motorcoach will notify owners and replace the Iota Transfer Switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 16, 2012. Owners may contact Thor at 1-877-500-1020.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2008 Four Winds Chateau
- 2009 Four Winds Chateau
- 2010 Four Winds Chateau
- 2009 Four Winds Dutchmen
- 2008 Four Winds Fun Mover
- 2009 Four Winds Fun Mover
- 2008 Four Winds Hurricane
- 2009 Four Winds Hurricane
- 2010 Four Winds Hurricane
- 2009 Four Winds Magellan
- 2008 Four Winds Mandalay
- 2009 Four Winds Mandalay
- 2010 Four Winds Mandalay
- 2008 Four Winds Presidio
- 2009 Four Winds Presidio
- 2008 Four Winds Windsport
- 2009 Four Winds Windsport
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.