Four Winds Magellan problems & recalls

Problem: Thor motor coach (thor) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 thor challenger, thor citation, thor hurricane, thor tuscany, thor windsport, 2011-2012 thor astoria, thor avanti, thor chateau, 2011-2014 thor daybreak, 2011-2015 thor outlaw, thor siesta, 2014-2015 thor miramar, 2012 thor four winds, 2008-2011 damon astoria, damon daybreak, damon outlaw, damon tuscany, 2008-2012, damon challenger, 2008-2010 damon essence, 2009-2011 damon avanti, four winds chateau, four winds citation, four winds four winds, four winds hurricane, four winds siesta, four winds windsport, 2009-2010 four winds dorado, four winds dutchmen, four winds magellan, four winds mandalay and 2009 four winds fun mover, a

Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Thor will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism and replace all of the affected bolts, free of charge. the recall began on january 6, 2016. owners may contact thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. thor's number for this recall is rc000111.

Problem: Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 four winds hurricane and windsport, 2009-2010 four winds mandalay, 2010 four winds magellan, and 2010-2011 four winds serrano motorhomes manufactured may 2, 2009, to september 1, 2010. the affected vehicles are wired to be powered by a generator and are equipped with an iota its-50r transfer switch that may fail when exposed to elevated electrical loads and used in higher ambient temperatures.

Risk: As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will replace the iota its-50r transfer switch with a transfer switch from another manufacturer, free of charge. the recall began on november 23, 2015. owners may contact thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. thor's number for this recall is rc000106.

Problem: 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.

Risk: An overheated switch could cause it to fail and lead to a fire.

Fix: 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.

Problem: Four winds is recalling 684 my 2002-2006 infinity, my 2002-2007 windesport, my 2004-2008 hurricane, my 2006-2007 megallan and my 2008 fun mover motor homes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. when combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. this can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. the driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.

Risk: The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. workhorse is handling the remedy for this campaign please see 09v-110. workhorse will conduct the owner and dealer notification. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.

Problem: On certain motor homes, the flexible gas line supplying propane to the appliances in the kitchen slide-out room may be improperly routed or supported.

Risk: Continued operation of the lp system may result in a gas leak that could result in fire or explosion resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Owners will be instructed not to use the lp system until they can take their motor homes into the dealers for repair. the lp gas system piping will be reconfigured to eliminate the potential for binding or kinking. the recall began on august 2, 2007. owners may contact four winds at 1-574-266-1111.

Problem: On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with gm 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. if the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.

Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.

Fix: Chevrolet and workhorse are handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225 and 06v289). dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, workhorse at 877-294-6773 or thor industries at 937-596-6849.

Problem: Certain chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. the spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.

Risk: This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148). they will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shaft free of charge. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or four winds at 1-937-492-1271.

Problem: On certain class a and class b motor homes, the hitch may have been manufactured with a spacer plate that does not fit flush to the rear extension.

Risk: This causes the fasteners to be corner loaded when tightened which could cause the hitch to fail during usage causing a crash which could result in death and injury.

Fix: Dealers will install a new spacer plate and add six new bolts, washers and nuts to secure the spacer plate in place. the recall began on november 11, 2005. owners may contact four winds at 574-266-1111.