Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020 Chateau, Daybreak, Four Winds, Freedom Elite, Majestic, Outlaw and Quantum motorhomes. The battery cables may loosen on the battery isolation manager (BIM) or battery isolation relay (BIR), causing premature BIN/BIR failure or electrical arcing.
Thor Motor Coach – Loose Battery Cables May Cause Fire
| Report Received Date | 08/20/2019 |
| NHTSA ID | 19V609000 |
| Consequence Summary | The loose connection can causing arcing, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install lock washers to properly secure the battery cable to the BIM/BIR. If the cable was loose, dealers will also replace the BIM/BIR, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000172. |
| Recall Code | RC000172 |
| Potentially Affected | 1941 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V609000) |
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