THOR CHATEAU 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V609000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOR | CHATEAU | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-10-10 | 2019-08-20 | 2019-08-20 |
Production Dates: 2019-03-15 - 2019-07-16
Manufacturers Involved: Thor Motor Coach
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RC000172
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1941
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Thor Motor Coach "TMC" is recalling certain 2020 Chateau, Daybreak, Four Winds, Freedom Elite, Majestic, Outlaw and Quantum motorhomes. The battery cables may loosen on the battery isolation manager "BIM" or battery isolation relay "BIR", causing premature BIN/BIR failure or electrical arcing.
The loose connection can causing arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install lock washers to properly secure the battery cable to the BIM/BIR. If the cable was loose, dealers will also replace the BIM/BIR, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000172.
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.
