NHTSA safety recall

Recall 12V516000 · manufacturer campaign RC000064

Electrical System — Four Winds · reported 22 Oct 2012 · 634 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
12V516000
Manufacturer campaign
RC000064
Filed by
Thor Motor Coach
Report received
22 Oct 2012
Owners notified
16 Nov 2012
Potentially affected
634

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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