FOUR WINDS CHATEAU 2008: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V516000

Make Model Year
FOUR WINDS CHATEAU 2008
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-11-16 2012-10-22 2012-10-24

Production Dates: 2007-06-01 - 2009-05-01

Manufacturers Involved: FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RC000064

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 634

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

An overheated switch could cause it to fail and lead to a fire.

Remedy

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.

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.