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VehicleAug 20, 20191,941 affected

Thor / Thor Motor Coach recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020 Chateau, Daybreak, Four Winds, Freedom Elite, Majestic, Outlaw and Quantum motorhomes. The battery cables may loosen on the battery isolation manager (BIM) or battery isolation relay (BIR), causing premature BIN/BIR failure or electrical arcing.

What could happen

The loose connection can causing arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install lock washers to properly secure the battery cable to the BIM/BIR. If the cable was loose, dealers will also replace the BIM/BIR, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000172.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
19V609000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Thor Motor Coach
Reported to NHTSA
Aug 20, 2019
Owners notified
Oct 10, 2019
Vehicles or items affected
1,941
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Mar 15, 2019 to Jul 16, 2019
Part
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
Maker's own recall number
RC000172

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.

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