NHTSA Campaign 19V609000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Issued by Thor Motor Coach · Reported Aug 20, 2019 · 1,941 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020 Chateau, Daybreak, Four Winds, Freedom Elite, Majestic, Outlaw and Quantum motorhomes. The battery cables may loosen on the battery isolation manager (BIM) or battery isolation relay (BIR), causing premature BIN/BIR failure or electrical arcing.
Consequence
The loose connection can causing arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install lock washers to properly secure the battery cable to the BIM/BIR. If the cable was loose, dealers will also replace the BIM/BIR, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000172.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOR | DAYBREAK | 2020 | 1,941 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | CHATEAU | 2020 | 1,941 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | FOUR WINDS | 2020 | 1,941 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | FREEDOM ELITE | 2020 | 1,941 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | MAJESTIC | 2020 | 1,941 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | OUTLAW | 2020 | 1,941 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | QUANTUM | 2020 | 1,941 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V609000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.