The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V417000·Announced 2019-06-05

Thor Motor Coach Recalls 2019-2020 Magnitude and Omni Motorhomes for Fire Risk

Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2019-2020 Magnitude and Omni motorhomes because wires in the electrical junction box may contact an extra screw, increasing the risk of an electrical short circuit and fire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire due to an electrical short circuit, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2019-2020 Magnitude and Omni motorhomes, specifically models BB35 and BH35. The recall involves 81 vehicles. The defect is located in the electrical junction box, where wires may move around and contact an extra screw that was errantly installed.

Contact between the wires and the screw may damage the wiring insulation. This damage increases the risk of an electrical short circuit and a fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the junction box, remove the extra screw, and repair any damaged wiring as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 15, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
THOR MOTOR COACH MAGNITUDE, OMNI
Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
81

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 (2)

  • MAGNITUDE
  • OMNI

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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