Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V698000 Reported October 23, 2015

Transfer switch may overheat

Thor Motor Coach · N/A · 503 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V698000
Manufacturer Campaign
RC000106
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
503
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 23, 2015
Completion Rate
11.33

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference recall ID 15V698000 or campaign RC000106.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V698000

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

What is recall 15V698000?

NHTSA recall 15V698000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on October 23, 2015. It addresses: Transfer switch may overheat. The recall affects approximately 503 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 15V698000 or the manufacturer campaign number RC000106. 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.