Recall 12V516000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Defect in 2008-2010 FOUR WINDS PRESIDIO
RECALL This recall affects up to 634 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 12V516000 |
| Manufacturer | Thor Motor Coach |
| Vehicles Affected | 634 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2008 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU, 2008 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER, 2008 FOUR WINDS PRESIDIO, 2008 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT, 2008 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY, 2008 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE, 2009 FOUR WINDS PRESIDIO, 2009 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU, 2009 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN, 2009 FOUR WINDS MAGELLAN, 2009 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY, 2009 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT, 2009 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE, 2009 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER, 2010 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU, 2010 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY, 2010 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
An overheated switch could cause it to fail and lead to a fire.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for FOUR WINDS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V679000 | 2011 FOUR WINDS MONTECITO | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 59 | |
| 17V758000 | 2005 FOUR WINDS PRESIDIO | EQUIPMENT | 110,400 | |
| 15V745000 | 2009 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 12,656 | |
| 15V698000 | 2011 FOUR WINDS SERRANO | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 503 | |
| 10V563000 | 2009 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 3,488 | |
| 11V058000 | 2011 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 371 | |
| 10V268000 | 2010 FOUR WINDS FREEDOM ELITE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 415 | |
| 10V026000 | 2010 FOUR WINDS MONTECITO | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 205 | |
| 09V331000 | 2010 FOUR WINDS ARISTOCRAT TRAILERS | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 51 | |
| 09V204000 | 2003 FOUR WINDS INFINITY | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 684 |