THOR SERRANO 2011: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V544000

Make Model Year
THOR SERRANO 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-09-07 2017-08-31 2017-09-05

Production Dates: 2009-09-14 - 2010-06-09

Manufacturers Involved: Thor Motor Coach

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RC000145

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 124

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Thor Motor Coach "TMC" is recalling certain 2010-2011 Hurricane, and 2011 Serrano and Windsport motorhomes. 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 temperatures.

Consequence

The transfer switch 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 September 7, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is RC000145.

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.