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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 15V698📅 Oct 23, 2015

2009–2011 Four Winds Hurricane & 2009–2011 Four Winds Windsport + 3 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Four Winds Hurricane and Windsport, 2009-2010 Four Winds Mandalay, 2010 Four Winds Magellan, and 2010-2011 Four Winds Serrano motorhomes manufactured May 2, 2009, to September 1, 2010. The affected vehicles are wired to be powered by a generator and are equipped with an Iota ITS-50R transfer switch that may fail when exposed to elevated electrical loads and used in higher ambient temperatures.

💥 The risk

As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch with a transfer switch from another manufacturer, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000106.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
15V698000
Manufacturer recall #
RC000106
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Vehicles affected
503
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-877-855-2867
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 23, 2015
Built
May 2, 2009 – Sep 1, 2010
Recall started by
ODI
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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V698 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V698?

2009–2011 Four Winds Hurricane & 2009–2011 Four Winds Windsport + 3 more. 503 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Four Winds dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-855-2867.