NHTSA Recall 15V698000: Electrical system
Thor Motor Coach reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 503 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Four Winds Hurricane.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V698000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RC000106 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | October 23, 2015 |
| Owner notification | November 23, 2015 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Four Winds Hurricane and Windsport, 2009-2010 Four Winds Mandalay, 2010 Four Winds Magellan, and 2010-2011 Four Winds Serrano motorhomes manufactured May 2, 2009, to September 1, 2010. The affected vehicles are wired to be powered by a generator and are equipped with an Iota ITS-50R transfer switch that may fail when exposed to elevated electrical loads and used in higher ambient temperatures.
Safety risk
As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch with a transfer switch from another manufacturer, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000106.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V698000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Four Winds Hurricane | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Four Winds Magellan | 2010 |
| Four Winds Mandalay | 2009, 2010 |
| Four Winds Serrano | 2010, 2011 |
| Four Winds Windsport | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.