THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE (2020) recall — Electrical System
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2020 Freedom Elite motorhomes due to loose battery cables that can cause electrical arcing and fire. Owners should contact TMC for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The loose connection can causing arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2020 Freedom Elite motorhomes because loose battery cables can cause electrical arcing and fire. This affects vehicles with a loose connection at the battery isolation manager or relay. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80085-thor-motor-coach-2020-freedom-elite-motorhomes-loose-battery-cable.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80085-thor-motor-coach-2020-freedom-elite-motorhomes-loose-battery-cable · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V609000
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“Thor Motor Coach 2020 Freedom Elite Motorhomes: Loose Battery Cable Risk of Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80085-thor-motor-coach-2020-freedom-elite-motorhomes-loose-battery-cable. Based on NHTSA recall #19V609000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V609000).
Why it’s dangerous
Loose battery cables can cause electrical arcing, which increases the risk of fire. This happens when the connection between the battery and the isolation manager or relay becomes loose over time.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite motorhomes are affected. Those with loose battery cables are at higher risk of fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Freedom Elite motorhome has a loose battery cable connection at the battery isolation manager (BIM) or battery isolation relay (BIR). The recall began October 10, 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Contact TMC Customer Service
Call 1-877-855-2867 to get instructions for free repairs.
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Dealers will install lock washers to secure the battery cable and replace the BIM/BIR if loose.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The loose connection can cause arcing, increasing the risk of fire.
How do I know if my motorhome is affected?
Check if your 2020 Freedom Elite motorhome has a loose battery cable connection at the battery isolation manager or relay.
What should I do if my motorhome is affected?
Contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867 for free repairs.
Contact Thor Motor Coach
We’ve drafted a message you can send Thor Motor Coach to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V609000 — Thor Motor Coach Thor Motor Coach Hello, I own a Thor Motor Coach that is covered by recall 19V609000 from Thor Motor Coach. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V609000 (August 20, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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