THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V711000

Make Model Year
THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-01-13 2020-11-17 2020-11-18

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

Manufacturers Involved: Thor Motor Coach

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RC000206

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1074

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Thor Motor Coach "TMC" is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Chateau, Freedom Elite, Quantum motorhomes built on a Chevrolet chassis. The BIM "Battery Isolation Manager"/BIR "Battery Isolation Relay" is not watertight when exposed to engine compartment heat.

Consequence

Water may get into the BIM/BIR and create electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the BIM/BIR with a Trombetta solenoid, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000206.

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.