Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V423000 Reported July 22, 2020

Converter breaker may cause fire

Thor Motor Coach · Electrical System · 934 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V423000
Manufacturer Campaign
RC000199
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
934
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 22, 2020
Completion Rate
64.35

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2019-2021 freedom elite, and 2021 four winds motorhomes. a 100amp converter breaker was incorrectly installed at the battery tray when a 70amp breaker is required, possibly resulting in the wiring connected to the breaker overheating.

Safety Consequence

Overheated wires can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will replace the converter breaker with one of the correct amperage if needed, free of charge. this recall began september 18, 2020. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-855-2867. tmc's number for this recall is rc000199.

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 20V423000 or campaign RC000199.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V423000

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

What is recall 20V423000?

NHTSA recall 20V423000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on July 22, 2020. It addresses: Converter breaker may cause fire. The recall affects approximately 934 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V423000 or the manufacturer campaign number RC000199. 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.