Electrical systemRecall 20V-711 · Thor Motor Coach vehicles
Thor Motor Coach recall 20V-711 covers 1,074 Thor Motor Coach vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on November 17, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 59% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V711000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Chateau, Freedom Elite, Quantum motorhomes built on a Chevrolet chassis. The BIM (Battery Isolation Manager)/BIR (Battery Isolation Relay) is not watertight when exposed to engine compartment heat.
The risk
Water may get into the BIM/BIR and create electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the BIM/BIR with a Trombetta solenoid, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000206.
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
59%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.