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NHTSARecalled Nov 17, 2020 · #20V711000

BIM/BIR Is Not Watertight

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Chateau, Freedom Elite, Quantum motorhomes built on a Chevrolet chassis. The BIM (Battery Isolation Manager)/BIR (Battery Isolation Relay) is not watertight when exposed to engine compartment heat. Water may get into the BIM/BIR and create electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
BIM/BIR Is Not Watertight
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the BIM/BIR with a Trombetta solenoid, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000206.

View the official CPSC notice