Thor Motor Coach recalls various model year 2020 motorhomes

The battery cables may loosen, posing the risk of a fire

09/25/2019

James Limbach Reporter

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling 1,941 model year 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 BIM/BIR failure or electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

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 is expected to begin October 20, 2019.

Owners may contact TMC customer service at (877) 855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000172.

James Limbach

A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.

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