Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V544000 Reported August 31, 2017

Transfer switch may overheat

Q: What is recall 17V544000?

NHTSA recall 17V544000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on August 31, 2017. It addresses: Transfer switch may overheat. The recall affects approximately 124 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 · 124 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

17V544000

Manufacturer Campaign

RC000145

Manufacturer

Thor Motor Coach

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

124

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 31, 2017

Completion Rate

22.58

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2010-2011 hurricane, and 2011 serrano and windsport motorhomes. 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 temperatures.

Safety Consequence

The transfer switch 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 september 7, 2017. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-500-1020. thor's number for this recall is rc000145.

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 17V544000 or campaign RC000145.
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 17V544000

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

What is recall 17V544000?

NHTSA recall 17V544000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on August 31, 2017. It addresses: Transfer switch may overheat. The recall affects approximately 124 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 17V544000 or the manufacturer campaign number RC000145. 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.