NHTSA recall 17V544000
Electrical system
Thor Motor Coach Hurricane and 2 more
Reported Aug 31, 2017124 vehicles affectedThor Motor CoachMaker’s number RC000145Built Sep 14, 2009 – Jun 9, 2010
The defect
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Hurricane, and 2011 Serrano and Windsport motorhomes. The affected vehicles are wired to be powered by a generator and are equipped with an Iota ITS-50R transfer switch that may fail when exposed to elevated electrical loads and used in higher temperatures.
The risk
The transfer switch may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch with a transfer switch from another manufacturer, free of charge. The recall began on September 7, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is RC000145.