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NHTSARecalled Aug 20, 2019 · #19V609000

Loose Battery Cables May Cause Fire

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. The loose connection can causing arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
Loose Battery Cables May Cause Fire
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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 began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000172.

View the official CPSC notice