Recall 12V516000: 2008–2010 Four Winds Chateau, 2009 Four Winds Dutchmen, 2008–2009 Four Winds FUN Mover +5 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 22, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 634
- Models
- 8
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Thor Motorcoach is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 motorhomes, manufactured June 1, 2007, through May 1, 2009 and equipped with an Iota ITS-50R Transfer Switch. The models affected are Four Winds brand models: Chateau, Dutchmen, Hurricane, Windsport, Magellan, Fun Mover, Presidio, and Mandalay. Wiring connections inside the transfer switch are not adequate and, as a result, the switch may overheat.
The risk
An overheated switch could cause it to fail and lead to a fire.
The fix
Thor Motorcoach will notify owners and replace the Iota Transfer Switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 16, 2012. Owners may contact Thor at 1-877-500-1020.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2008 Four Winds Chateau
- 2009 Four Winds Chateau
- 2010 Four Winds Chateau
- 2009 Four Winds Dutchmen
- 2008 Four Winds FUN Mover
- 2009 Four Winds FUN Mover
- 2008 Four Winds Hurricane
- 2009 Four Winds Hurricane
- 2010 Four Winds Hurricane
- 2009 Four Winds Magellan
- 2008 Four Winds Mandalay
- 2009 Four Winds Mandalay
- 2010 Four Winds Mandalay
- 2008 Four Winds Presidio
- 2009 Four Winds Presidio
- 2008 Four Winds Windsport
- 2009 Four Winds Windsport
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V516000
- Manufacturer campaign
- RC000064
- Manufacturer
- Thor Motor Coach
- Owner letters
- Nov 16, 2012
- Components
- Electrical system (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology