The defect
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Magnitude, Omni motorhomes, models BB35 and BH35. Wires located in the electrical junction box may move around and contact an extra screw that was errantly installed.
The risk
Contact with the screw may result in the wiring insulation being damaged, increasing the risk of an electrical short circuit and a fire.
The remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the junction box and remove the extra screw, and repair any damaged wiring, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 15, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000169.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Magnitude | 2019, 2020 |
| Thor Motor Coach Omni | 2019, 2020 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Magnitude | 2019 | 1 | 5 |
| Thor Motor Coach Magnitude | 2020 | 2 | 5 |
| Thor Motor Coach Omni | 2019 | 0 | 5 |
| Thor Motor Coach Omni | 2020 | 3 | 5 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2019
88 of the 880 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2019 concerned the electrical system; Thor Motor Coach filed 124 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2019