Recall 15V698000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Defect in 2009-2011 FOUR WINDS SERRANO
RECALL This recall affects up to 503 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15V698000 |
| Manufacturer | Thor Motor Coach |
| Vehicles Affected | 503 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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 | |
| 12V516000 | 2009 FOUR WINDS PRESIDIO | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 634 | |
| 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 |