Recall 12V516000: 2008–2010 Four Winds Chateau and 6 other models
- Report received
- Oct 22, 2012
- Manufacturer
- Thor Motor Coach
- Potentially affected
- 634vehicles
- Model years
- 2008–2010
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
An overheated switch could cause it to fail and lead to a fire.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2008 Four Winds Chateau0 complaints
- 2009 Four Winds Chateau0 complaints
- 2010 Four Winds Chateau0 complaints
- 2009 Four Winds Dutchmen0 complaints
- 2008 Four Winds FUN Mover0 complaints
- 2009 Four Winds FUN Mover0 complaints
- 2008 Four Winds Hurricane3 complaints
- 2009 Four Winds Hurricane2 complaints
- 2010 Four Winds Hurricane2 complaints
- 2009 Four Winds Magellan0 complaints
- 2008 Four Winds Mandalay1 complaints
- 2009 Four Winds Mandalay0 complaints
- 2010 Four Winds Mandalay0 complaints
- 2008 Four Winds Windsport2 complaints
- 2009 Four Winds Windsport0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.