Thor Motor Coach Four Winds, Freedom Elite: Wiring

Date

July 22, 2020

Filed by

Thor Motor Coach

Vehicles

Thor Motor Coach Four Winds (2021); Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite (2019, 2020, 2021)

Component

Electrical System › Wiring

Description of the defect

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freedom Elite, and 2021 Four Winds motorhomes. A 100amp converter breaker was incorrectly installed at the battery tray when a 70amp breaker is required, possibly resulting in the wiring connected to the breaker overheating.

Potentially affected

934

What can happen

Overheated wires can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the converter breaker with one of the correct amperage if needed, free of charge. This recall began September 18, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000199.

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. 18, 2020

Manufacturer campaign number

RC000199

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Converter Breaker · Breaker, 100 amp, Manual Reset Circuit · 0299094

Recall number

20V423000

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.