FOUR WINDS MONTECITO 2011: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V679000

Make Model Year
FOUR WINDS MONTECITO 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-12-29 2020-11-04 2020-11-05

Manufacturers Involved: Thor Motor Coach

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RC000205

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 59

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Thor Motor Coach "TMC" is recalling certain 2010-2011 Four Winds Montecito 38D, 38E, 40J, 42B, 42C motorhomes, equipped with an Iota ITS-50R transfer switch. The transfer switch may experience a heat related failure due to being exposed to high electrical loads when used in higher ambient temperatures.

Consequence

If the transfer switch continues to be used, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch with a different brand of switch, free of charge. The recall began December 29, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000205.

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.