2011 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE RECALL - #15V698000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2011 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE |
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| Manufacturer |
Thor Motor Coach |
| Manufactured between |
5/2/2009 - 9/1/2010 |
| Recalled on |
10/23/2015 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
11/23/2015 |
| # Affected |
503 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
As the transfer switch fails, it 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 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. |
| See also |
2011 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2011 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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