Recall 20V419000: Thor Motor Coach
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 20V419000 was filed by Thor Motor Coach and received on July 20, 2020.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 63.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on September 11, 2020.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Quantum, Chateau, and Freedom Elite motorhomes built on the 2020 Ford E-Series chassis. The battery cable may not have been properly secured within the chassis rail, which can cause it to contact the exhaust manifold and heat shield.
Consequence (official text)
Battery cable contact with the exhaust manifold and heat shield can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy (official text)
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the battery cable. If needed the cable will be re-routed and properly secured, free of charge. This recall began September 11, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000197.
Notes and contacts as published
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: RC000197.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| THOR MOTOR COACH | CHATEAU | 2021 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | DAYBREAK | 2021 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | FOUR WINDS | 2021 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | FREEDOM ELITE | 2021 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | QUANTUM | 2021 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2021 Thor Motor Coach Chateau listed in the notice
- 2021 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds listed in the notice
- 2021 Thor Motor Coach Quantum listed in the notice
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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