Vehicle recall 20V679000 · November 4, 2020
2010-2011 Four Winds Montecito
The transfer switch may experience a heat related failure due to being exposed to high electrical loads when used in higher ambient temperatures.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Four Winds Montecito 38D, 38E, 40J, 42B, 42C motorhomes, equipped with an Iota ITS-50R transfer switch. The transfer switch may experience a heat related failure due to being exposed to high electrical loads when used in higher ambient temperatures.
- Consequence
- If the transfer switch continues to be used, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch with a different brand of switch, free of charge. The recall began December 29, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000205.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V679000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 4, 2020
- Filed by
- Thor Motor Coach
- Manufacturer campaign
- RC000205
- Owner notification
- December 29, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 59
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Four Winds Montecito (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
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