Thor Motor Coach: Safety Recalls in 2012

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Thor Motor Coach in 2012. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 11, 2012

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Brake Lights & Cruise Control Issues

Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 Tuscany, Astoria, Ultrasport, Montecito, and Palazzo recreational vehicles manufactured from May 17, 2010, through October 30, 2012, built on Freightliner brand XB and XC custom chassis. The vehicles are equipped with diode jumpers that may come loose in their connectors resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.

NHTSA ID: 12V574000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 727

Consequence Summary:

Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Daimler Trucks (DTNA) will notify owners on behalf of Thor, and Freightliner dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall is expected to begin January 28, 2013. Owners should contact DTNA Warranty Campaigns Department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time Monday through Friday, e-mail address DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.com, or the Customer Assistance Center at (800) FTL-HELP after normal business hours.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 22, 2012

(Campaign #: RC000064)

Transfer Switch Overheating

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.

NHTSA ID: 12V516000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 634

Consequence Summary:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 19, 2012

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HYDRAULIC BRAKE CALIPER

THOR MOTOR COACH (TMCRV) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 OUTLAW AND MODEL YEAR 2011 AVANTI RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 24, 2008, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. HYDRAULIC BRAKE EQUIPPED MOTORHOME CHASSIS EXPOSED TO LONG PERIODS OF TIME OF NON-DRIVING MAY EXPERIENCE DIAMETRICAL BRAKE CALIPER PISTON GROWTH AND REDUCED PISTON TO BORE CLEARANCE POTENTIALLY LEADING TO BRAKE DRAG AND OVERHEATING RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE.

NHTSA ID: 12V280000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 90

Consequence Summary:

REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS (FCCC) WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BY DTNA ON AUGUST 6, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOR MOTOR COACH AT 1-877-500-1020.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 22, 2012

(Campaign #: RC000042)

EXHAUST TOO CLOSE TO STORAGE COMPARTMENT

THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 WINDSPORT AND HURRICANE AND 2009 MAGELLEN MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 27, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 18, 2011. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CLOSE TO A VEHICLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT. HEAT CAN BUILD UP IN THIS AREA.

NHTSA ID: 12V066000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 261

Consequence Summary:

HEAT BUILD UP COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

TMC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD TO PROTECT THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT FROM THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE EXHAUST. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 1, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TMC AT 1-877-855-2867.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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