Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V516000 Reported October 22, 2012

Transfer switch overheating

Q: What is recall 12V516000?

NHTSA recall 12V516000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on October 22, 2012. It addresses: Transfer switch overheating. The recall affects approximately 634 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Thor Motor Coach · N/A · 634 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V516000

Manufacturer Campaign

RC000064

Manufacturer

Thor Motor Coach

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

634

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 22, 2012

Defect Summary

Thor motorcoach is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 motorhomes, manufactured june 1, 2007, through may 1, 2009 and equipped with an iota its-50r transfer switch. The models affected are four winds brand models: chateau, dutchmen, hurricane, windsport, magellan, fun mover, presidio, and mandalay. wiring connections inside the transfer switch are not adequate and, as a result, the switch may overheat.

Safety Consequence

An overheated switch could cause it to fail and lead to a fire.

Corrective Action

Thor motorcoach will notify owners and replace the iota transfer switch, free of charge. the safety recall began on november 16, 2012. owners may contact thor at 1-877-500-1020.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference recall ID 12V516000 or campaign RC000064.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 12V516000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V516000?

NHTSA recall 12V516000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on October 22, 2012. It addresses: Transfer switch overheating. The recall affects approximately 634 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V516000 or the manufacturer campaign number RC000064. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.