The defect
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freedom Elite, and 2021 Four Winds motorhomes. A 100amp converter breaker was incorrectly installed at the battery tray when a 70amp breaker is required, possibly resulting in the wiring connected to the breaker overheating.
The risk
Overheated wires can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the converter breaker with one of the correct amperage if needed, free of charge. This recall began September 18, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000199.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Four Winds | 2021 |
| Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
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 Four Winds | 2021 | 2 | 9 |
| Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite | 2019 | 0 | 4 |
| Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite | 2020 | 2 | 7 |
| Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite | 2021 | 0 | 4 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2020
105 of the 782 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2020 concerned the electrical system; Thor Motor Coach filed 124 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2020