Thor Motor Coach Recalls 2020 Motorhomes for Battery Cable Fire Risk

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2020 Chateau, Daybreak, Four Winds, Freedom Elite, Majestic, Outlaw, and Quantum motorhomes. The recall involves 1,941 vehicles where battery cables may loosen on the battery isolation manager (BIM) or battery isolation relay (BIR). This defect can cause premature failure of the BIM/BIR or result in electrical arcing.

The loose connection can cause arcing, which increases the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

The recall began on October 10, 2019. Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and dealers will install lock washers to properly secure the battery cable to the BIM/BIR. If the cable was found to be loose, dealers will also replace the BIM/BIR free of charge. 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, THOR MAJESTIC, DAYBREAK, CHATEAU, OUTLAW

Brand

THOR MOTOR COACH

Manufacturer

Thor Motor Coach

Category

Vehicle — Motorhome

Hazard

• fire
• electrical-arc

Affected units

1,941

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