NHTSA Recall 20V711000
Filed by Thor Motor Coach. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2020-11-17. An estimated 1,074 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Chateau, Freedom Elite, Quantum motorhomes built on a Chevrolet chassis. The BIM (Battery Isolation Manager)/BIR (Battery Isolation Relay) is not watertight when exposed to engine compartment heat.
Risk
Water may get into the BIM/BIR and create electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the BIM/BIR with a Trombetta solenoid, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000206.
Manufacturer campaign number: RC000206
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
- 2020 Thor Motor Coach Daybreak
- 2021 Thor Motor Coach Daybreak
- 2021 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds
- 2020 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite
- 2021 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite
- 2021 Thor Motor Coach Quantum
- 2020 Thor Motor Coach Redundant Chateau
- 2021 Thor Motor Coach Redundant Chateau
- 2020 Thor Motor Coach Redundant Four Winds
- 2020 Thor Motor Coach Redundant Quantum