Four Winds Montecito (2010-2011): Electrical system
Recall 20V679000 · Nov 4, 2020 · Thor Motor Coach
59
vehicles affected
59
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V679000
- Date
- Nov 4, 2020
- Maker
- Thor Motor Coach
- Units affected
- 59
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system
- Model years
- 2010-2011
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Four Winds Montecito 38D, 38E, 40J, 42B, 42C motorhomes, equipped with an Iota ITS-50R transfer switch. The transfer switch may experience a heat related failure due to being exposed to high electrical loads when used in higher ambient temperatures.
What can happen
If the transfer switch continues to be used, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch with a different brand of switch, free of charge. The recall began December 29, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000205.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Four Winds | Montecito | 2010-2011 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V679000?
1 model: Four Winds Montecito (2010-2011), about 59 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V679000?
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch with a different brand of switch, free of charge. The recall began December 29, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000205.
What can happen?
If the transfer switch continues to be used, it can increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.