NHTSA Recall 12V516000
Filed by FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2012-10-22. An estimated 634 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
An overheated switch could cause it to fail and lead to a fire.
What the manufacturer will 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.
Manufacturer campaign number: RC000064
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