FOUR WINDS HURRICANE 2010: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Make : FOUR WINDS Model : HURRICANE Year : 2010
Build Dates : 2009-09-14 - 2010-06-09
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V544000
Date Owner's Notified: 2017-09-07 Date Received by ODI: 2017-08-31 Date Added to Database: 2017-09-05
Manufacturers Involved: Thor Motor Coach
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RC000145
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 124
Summary:
      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.
Consequence:
      The transfer switch may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
      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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.