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2009-2011 Four Winds Hurricane, Four Winds Magellan and others recall: electrical system

Thor Motor Coach reported this safety recall on October 23, 2015. It covers about 503 vehicles.

vehicles affected
503
reported
Oct 23, 2015
owners notified
Nov 23, 2015
related complaints
4

Electrical system

What is wrong
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Four Winds Hurricane and Windsport, 2009-2010 Four Winds Mandalay, 2010 Four Winds Magellan, and 2010-2011 Four Winds Serrano motorhomes manufactured May 2, 2009, to September 1, 2010. 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 ambient temperatures.
Risk
As the transfer switch fails, it 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 November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1‑877‑855‑2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000106.

Recall number 15V698000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about electrical problems.

2009 Four Winds Hurricane2010 Four Winds Hurricane2011 Four Winds Hurricane2010 Four Winds Magellan2009 Four Winds Mandalay2010 Four Winds Mandalay2010 Four Winds Serrano2011 Four Winds Serrano2009 Four Winds Windsport2010 Four Winds Windsport2011 Four Winds Windsport

Questions about recall 15V698000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2011 Four Winds Hurricane, Four Winds Magellan and others electrical system?

Yes. Recall 15V698000, reported on October 23, 2015, covers about 503 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V698000?

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 November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1‑877‑855‑2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000106.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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