NHTSA Recall 12V516000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V516000; Date: Oct. 22, 2012
An overheated switch could cause it to fail and lead to a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
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
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Thor Motor Coach
Affected Units:: 634
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 16, 2012
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