Thor Motor Coach Daybreak, Four Winds, Freedom Elite and others: Electrical system

Date

Nov. 17, 2020

Filed by

Thor Motor Coach

Vehicles

Thor Motor Coach Daybreak (2020, 2021); Thor Motor Coach Four Winds (2021); Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite (2020, 2021); Thor Motor Coach Quantum (2021); Thor Motor Coach redundant CHATEAU (2020, 2021); Thor Motor Coach redundant FOUR WINDS (2020); Thor Motor Coach redundant QUANTUM (2020)

Component

Electrical System

Description of the defect

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Chateau, Freedom Elite, Quantum motorhomes built on a Chevrolet chassis. The BIM (Battery Isolation Manager)/BIR (Battery Isolation Relay) is not watertight when exposed to engine compartment heat.

Potentially affected

1074

What can happen

Water may get into the BIM/BIR and create electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the BIM/BIR with a Trombetta solenoid, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000206.

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

Jan. 13, 2021

Manufacturer campaign number

RC000206

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

BIM · Battery Isolation Manager · 0344516; BIR · Battery Isolation Relay · 0430543

Recall number

20V711000

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.