NHTSA Recall 20V498000: Electrical system
Thor Motor Coach reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,061 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Thor Motor Coach Hurricane.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V498000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RC000203 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | August 21, 2020 |
| Owner notification | October 20, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Hurricane and Windsport motorhomes, models 27B, 29M, 32T, 33X, 34J, 34R and 35M. The electronic control center circuit board may be damaged from voltages over 17 volts causing damage to the circuit board.
Safety risk
A damaged circuit board could increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Thor will notify owners, and dealers will add an additional circuit module to the existing component board to provide reverse polarity and over-current protection, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000203.
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 20V498000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Hurricane | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Thor Motor Coach Windsport | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
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.