Thor Motor Coach Chateau, Four Winds, Freedom Elite and others: Cables

Date

Aug. 20, 2019

Filed by

Thor Motor Coach

Vehicles

Thor Daybreak (2020); Thor Motor Coach Chateau (2020); Thor Motor Coach Four Winds (2020); Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite (2020); Thor Motor Coach Majestic (2020); Thor Motor Coach Outlaw (2020); Thor Motor Coach Quantum (2020)

Component

Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery › Cables

Description of the defect

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020 Chateau, Daybreak, Four Winds, Freedom Elite, Majestic, Outlaw and Quantum motorhomes. The battery cables may loosen on the battery isolation manager (BIM) or battery isolation relay (BIR), causing premature BIN/BIR failure or electrical arcing.

Potentially affected

1941

What can happen

The loose connection can causing arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install lock washers to properly secure the battery cable to the BIM/BIR. If the cable was loose, dealers will also replace the BIM/BIR, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000172.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Oct. 10, 2019

Manufacturer campaign number

RC000172

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V609000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.