Electrical systemRecall 17V-544 · Thor Motor Coach vehicles
Thor Motor Coach recall 17V-544 covers 124 Thor Motor Coach vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on August 31, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 23% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V544000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
The transfer switch may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
23%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 14, 2009 to June 9, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.