Thor Motor Coach Chateau, Daybreak, Four Winds and others: Cables

Date

July 20, 2020

Filed by

Thor Motor Coach

Vehicles

Thor Motor Coach Chateau (2021); Thor Motor Coach Daybreak (2021); Thor Motor Coach Four Winds (2021); Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite (2021); Thor Motor Coach Quantum (2021)

Component

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

Description of the defect

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Quantum, Chateau, and Freedom Elite motorhomes built on the 2020 Ford E-Series chassis. The battery cable may not have been properly secured within the chassis rail, which can cause it to contact the exhaust manifold and heat shield.

Potentially affected

63

What can happen

Battery cable contact with the exhaust manifold and heat shield can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the battery cable. If needed the cable will be re-routed and properly secured, free of charge. This recall began September 11, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000197.

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

Sept. 11, 2020

Manufacturer campaign number

RC000197

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

20V419000

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.