Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2010-2011 Hurricane

Aug 31, 2017 — Recall Campaign #17V544000

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.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 124 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

17V544000

Manufacturer:	Thor Motor Coach
Recall date:	August 31, 2017
NHTSA Campaign #:	17V544000
Units affected:	124

Description:: 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.
Consequeces:: The transfer switch may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective action:: 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.
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.

Affects the following:

2011 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE Complaints
MY 2014 THOR HURRICAN LOSES WIPER FUNCTIONS WHEN WINDY. I WAS TRAVELING DOWN A MOUNTAIN SIDE ON I-15 OUTSIDE VICTORVILLE DURING A LIGHT/MODERATE RAIN STORM. THE WIND STARTED TO INCREASE WHICH CAUSED THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER ARM TO GO BELOW THE WINDOW AND THE DRIVERS SIDE TO GO PAST ITS NORMAL STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CAUSING THE WIPERS TO CEASE NORMAL OPERATION. I HAD NO WAY OF STOPPING SINCE I COULD NOT SEE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ONCE ON LEVEL GROUND I REPOSITIONED THE WIPERS AND EVERYTHING WORKED FINE TILL THE NEXT GUST OF WIND AND I WAS BACK TO THE ORIGINAL CONDITION. AGAIN REALIGNED THE WIPERS ONLY THIS TIME I TURNED THE WIPER SWITCH OFF AND ON WHICH TEMPORARILY RESOLVED THE ISSUE. WHEN LOOKING AT THE MOUNTING BRACKET OF THE WIPER MOTOR, I COULD SEE IT BOW DRAMATICALLY DURING THE WIPER SWEEP. CONTACTED THOR AND THEY CLAIM THEY HAD NOT SEEN THIS CONDITION BEFORE AND RECOMMENDE I TAKE IT TO THE CHASSIS DEALER ( HAD RECALLS THAT NEEDED PERFORMING) NO FIX IDENTIFIED BY THOR.;
2011 THOR MOTOR COACH SERRANO Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 THOR SERRANO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE TRANSFER SWITCH LOCATED UNDER THE BED COMPARTMENT FAILED AND AN ODOR OF SMOKE WAS DETECTED. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND SMELLED ELECTRICAL WIRES BURNING INSIDE THE TRANSFER SWITCH COMPARTMENT. THE MOTOR HOME WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE TRANSFER SWITCH. THE DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.;