NHTSA Recall 15V698000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V698000; Date: Oct. 23, 2015
As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
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
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Thor Motor Coach
Affected Units:: 503
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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 23, 2015
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