Recall 19V609000 scope
Recall 19V609000
MOTOR TRUCK DISTRIBUTORS, INC. • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES • reported Aug 20, 2019 • • 1,941 units affected
View official record on NHTSA.gov · federal source of truth
- Campaign
- 19V609000
- Manufacturer
- MOTOR TRUCK DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- Makes
- THOR, THOR MOTOR COACH
- Model Years
- 2020
- Affected Units
- 1,941
- Country
- US
- Data As Of
- Apr 5, 2026
What this recall is about, in plain English
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020 Chateau, Daybreak, Four Winds, Freedom Elite, Majestic, Outlaw and Quantum motorhomes. The loose connection can causing arcing, increasing the risk of a fire. TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install lock washers to properly secure the battery cable to the BIM/BIR.
Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.
This recall describes a safety risk and the remedy is still pending. Affected vehicles should be parked or driven only as needed until the manufacturer issues guidance. Always verify directly with the manufacturer or your dealer using the campaign number.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
The loose connection can causing arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
Defect Summary
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020 Chateau, Daybreak, Four Winds, Freedom Elite, Majestic, Outlaw and Quantum motorhomes. The battery cables may loosen on the battery isolation manager (BIM) or battery isolation relay (BIR), causing premature BIN/BIR failure or electrical arcing.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install lock washers to properly secure the battery cable to the BIM/BIR. If the cable was loose, dealers will also replace the BIM/BIR, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000172.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
7 vehicles under this recall
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOR | DAYBREAK | 2020 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | CHATEAU | 2020 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | FOUR WINDS | 2020 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | FREEDOM ELITE | 2020 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | MAJESTIC | 2020 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | OUTLAW | 2020 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | QUANTUM | 2020 |
Official Sources & Documents
Links to NHTSA.gov and Part 573 recall reports when available — hosted by NHTSA, not TruckCodex
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How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: See the Fleet Recall Workflow Guide for the operator workflow to sweep your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.
How to verify your vehicle is affected
- Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
- Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 19V609000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
- Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
- Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.