12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 19V-609 · Thor and Thor Motor Coach vehicles
Thor Motor Coach recall 19V-609 covers 1,941 Thor and Thor Motor Coach vehicles for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on August 20, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q1) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V609000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 risk
The loose connection can causing arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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
87%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 15, 2019 to July 16, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.