NHTSA Campaign 17V544000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Issued by Thor Motor Coach · Reported Aug 31, 2017 · 124 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Hurricane, and 2011 Serrano and Windsport motorhomes. 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 temperatures.

Consequence

The transfer switch may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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 September 7, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is RC000145.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE 2010 124
THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE 2011 124
THOR MOTOR COACH SERRANO 2011 124
THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT 2011 124

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V544000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.