Four Winds Recall 15V698000: Electrical System
NHTSA recall 15V698000 · announced October 23, 2015 · filed by Thor Motor Coach · 503 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
What to do
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.
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
- 2009 Four Winds Hurricane
- 2010 Four Winds Hurricane
- 2011 Four Winds Hurricane
- 2010 Four Winds Magellan
- 2009 Four Winds Mandalay
- 2010 Four Winds Mandalay
- 2010 Four Winds Serrano
- 2011 Four Winds Serrano
- 2009 Four Winds Windsport
- 2010 Four Winds Windsport
- 2011 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.