Recall 15V698000: 2009–2011 Four Winds Hurricane, 2010 Four Winds Magellan, 2009–2010 Four Winds Mandalay +2 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Oct 23, 2015
Vehicles affected
503
Models
5
Initiated by
ODI

The problem

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Four Winds Hurricane and Windsport, 2009-2010 Four Winds Mandalay, 2010 Four Winds Magellan, and 2010-2011 Four Winds Serrano motorhomes manufactured May 2, 2009, to September 1, 2010. The affected vehicles are wired to be powered by a generator and are equipped with an Iota ITS-50R transfer switch that may fail when exposed to elevated electrical loads and used in higher ambient temperatures.

The risk

As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch with a transfer switch from another manufacturer, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000106.

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

  • 2009 Four Winds Hurricane
  • 2010 Four Winds Hurricane
  • 2011 Four Winds Hurricane
  • 2010 Four Winds Magellan
  • 2009 Four Winds Mandalay
  • 2010 Four Winds Mandalay
  • 2010 Four Winds Serrano
  • 2011 Four Winds Serrano
  • 2009 Four Winds Windsport
  • 2010 Four Winds Windsport
  • 2011 Four Winds Windsport

Details

NHTSA campaign
15V698000
Manufacturer campaign
RC000106
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Owner letters
Nov 23, 2015
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