THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V423000

Make Model Year
THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-09-18 2020-07-22 2020-07-23

Production Dates: 2019-03-15 - 2019-07-16

Manufacturers Involved: Thor Motor Coach

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RC000199

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 934

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Thor Motor Coach "TMC" is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freedom Elite, and 2021 Four Winds motorhomes. A 100amp converter breaker was incorrectly installed at the battery tray when a 70amp breaker is required, possibly resulting in the wiring connected to the breaker overheating.

Consequence

Overheated wires can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the converter breaker with one of the correct amperage if needed, free of charge. This recall began September 18, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000199.

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.