Four Winds recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
An overheated switch could cause it to fail and lead to a fire.
The 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.
Vehicles covered
- Four Winds Chateau 2008–2010
- Four Winds Dutchmen 2009
- Four Winds Fun Mover 2008–2009
- Four Winds Hurricane 2008–2010
- Four Winds Magellan 2009
- Four Winds Mandalay 2008–2010
- Four Winds Presidio 2008–2009
- Four Winds Windsport 2008–2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V516000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Thor Motor Coach
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 22, 2012
- Owners notified
- Nov 16, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 634
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 1, 2007 to May 1, 2009
- Part
- Electrical system
- Maker's own recall 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Damon / Four Winds / Thor Motor and more recall: Equipment Nov 10, 2015
- Damon / Four Winds / Thor and more recall: Equipment Nov 22, 2017
- Damon / Four Winds recall: Equipment Nov 16, 2010
- Four Winds recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jan 28, 2010
- Four Winds recall: Electrical system Oct 23, 2015
- Damon / Four Winds recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jan 25, 2011
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.