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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 17V544📅 Sep 5, 2017

2010–2011 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane & 2011 Thor Motor Coach Serrano + 1 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Hurricane, and 2011 Serrano and Windsport motorhomes. 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 temperatures.

💥 The risk

The transfer switch 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 September 7, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is RC000145.

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
17V544000
Manufacturer recall #
RC000145
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Vehicles affected
124
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-877-500-1020
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 7, 2017
Built
Sep 14, 2009 – Jun 9, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
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 17V544 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 17V544?

2010–2011 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane & 2011 Thor Motor Coach Serrano + 1 more. 124 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-500-1020.