The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V419000·Announced 2020-07-20

2021 Thor Motor Coach motorhomes recalled for battery cable fire risk

Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2021 motorhomes because an improperly secured battery cable may contact the exhaust manifold and pose a fire risk. Owners should contact Thor Motor Coach for a free inspection and repair.

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: This recall addresses a mechanical defect with potential for fire but no reported injuries, deaths, or actual fires. It matches the 'risk-of-harm' criterion where injury has not yet been reported, warranting a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Quantum, Chateau, and Freedom Elite motorhomes built on the 2020 Ford E-Series chassis. Approximately 63 vehicles are affected.

The battery cable may not have been properly secured within the chassis rail, which can cause it to contact the exhaust manifold and heat shield. Battery cable contact with the exhaust manifold and heat shield can increase the risk of fire.

Owners may contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Dealers will inspect the battery cable routing at no charge and re-route and properly secure it if needed. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK, FOUR WINDS, QUANTUM, CHATEAU
Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome / RV
Hazard
Affected units
63

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 (5)

  • DAYBREAK
  • FOUR WINDS
  • QUANTUM
  • CHATEAU
  • FREEDOM ELITE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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