The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V516000·Announced 2012-10-22

Thor Motor Coach Recalls Four Winds Motorhomes Due to Fire Risk

Thor Motor Coach is recalling 634 Four Winds motorhomes from model years 2008-2010 because a defective transfer switch may overheat and cause a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical system) where the source explicitly states the hazard could lead to a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Four Winds motorhomes manufactured between June 1, 2007, and May 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with an Iota ITS-50R Transfer Switch. The specific models included in this recall are the Chateau, Dutchmen, Hurricane, Windsport, Magellan, Fun Mover, Presidio, and Mandalay.

The recall is being issued because the wiring connections inside the transfer switch are not adequate. This defect can cause the switch to overheat, which may lead to a failure and potentially result in a fire.

Thor Motor Coach will notify owners and replace the Iota Transfer Switch free of charge. The safety recall began on November 16, 2012. Owners may contact Thor at 1-877-500-1020 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOUR WINDS PRESIDIO, CHATEAU, DUTCHMEN, FUN MOVER
Brand
FOUR WINDS
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
634

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (8)

  • PRESIDIO
  • CHATEAU
  • DUTCHMEN
  • FUN MOVER
  • MAGELLAN
  • MANDALAY
  • WINDSPORT
  • HURRICANE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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