Electrical systemRecall 20V-498 · Thor Motor Coach vehicles
Thor Motor Coach recall 20V-498 covers 2,061 Thor Motor Coach vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on August 21, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q3) shows 62% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V498000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Hurricane and Windsport motorhomes, models 27B, 29M, 32T, 33X, 34J, 34R and 35M. The electronic control center circuit board may be damaged from voltages over 17 volts causing damage to the circuit board.
The risk
A damaged circuit board could increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Thor will notify owners, and dealers will add an additional circuit module to the existing component board to provide reverse polarity and over-current protection, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000203.
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
62%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.