NHTSA Recall 18V415000: Electrical system: wiring
Thor Motor Coach reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 158 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Thor Motor Coach Compass.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V415000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RC000154 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | June 19, 2018 |
| Owner notification | June 19, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thor Gemini and Compass recreational vehicles built on a Ford chassis and equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.
Safety risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford has notified owners, and Ford dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000154.
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 18V415000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Compass | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Thor Motor Coach Gemini | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
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.