THOR SERRANO 2010: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Make : THOR Model : SERRANO Year : 2010
Build Dates : 2009-05-02 - 2010-09-01
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V698000
Date Owner's Notified: 2015-11-23 Date Received by ODI: 2015-10-23 Date Added to Database: 2015-10-23
Manufacturers Involved: FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RC000106
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 503
Summary:
      Thor Motor Coach "TMC" is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Four Winds Hurricane and Windsport, 2009-2010 Four Winds Mandalay, 2010 Four Winds Magellan, and 2010-2011 Four Winds Serrano motorhomes manufactured May 2, 2009, to September 1, 2010. 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 ambient temperatures.
Consequence:
      As the transfer switch fails, it 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 November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000106.
Report Initiator: ODI 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.