Four Winds recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Four Winds Montecito 38D, 38E, 40J, 42B, 42C motorhomes, equipped with an Iota ITS-50R transfer switch. The transfer switch may experience a heat related failure due to being exposed to high electrical loads when used in higher ambient temperatures.
What could happen
If the transfer switch continues to be used, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch with a different brand of switch, free of charge. The recall began December 29, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000205.
Vehicles covered
- Four Winds Montecito 2010–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V679000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Thor Motor Coach
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 4, 2020
- Owners notified
- Dec 29, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 59
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system
- Maker's own recall number
- RC000205
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
- Four Winds recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jan 28, 2010
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.