THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS (2021) recall — Electrical System
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2021 Four Winds motorhomes due to battery cable contact with exhaust components that could cause fire. Owners should have the cable re-routed by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Battery cable contact with the exhaust manifold and heat shield can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2021 Four Winds motorhomes because the battery cable may not be properly secured, risking contact with hot exhaust parts and fire. This fix is free and can be done by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80691-thor-motor-coach-2021-four-winds-motorhomes-fire-risk-from.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80691-thor-motor-coach-2021-four-winds-motorhomes-fire-risk-from · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V419000
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“Thor Motor Coach 2021 Four Winds Motorhomes: Fire Risk from Battery Cable Contact.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80691-thor-motor-coach-2021-four-winds-motorhomes-fire-risk-from. Based on NHTSA recall #20V419000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V419000).
Why it’s dangerous
The battery cable may contact the exhaust manifold and heat shield due to improper routing. This contact can generate heat and lead to fire, especially in areas where the cable is exposed to high temperatures.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds motorhomes built on 2020 Ford E-Series chassis are affected. Those who have the battery cable not securely routed are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Four Winds motorhome was built on a 2020 Ford E-Series chassis. The recall covers specific models: Daybreak, Four Winds, Quantum, Chateau, and Freedom Elite.
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What to do — step by step
Contact TMC Customer Service
Reach out to Thor Motor Coach at 1-877-855-2867 to schedule a dealer inspection for the battery cable routing.
Have Dealer Inspect Battery Cable
Dealers will check if the battery cable is properly secured within the chassis rail and may re-route it for free if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the battery cable. If needed the cable will be re-routed and properly secured, free of charge. This recall began September 11, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000197.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The battery cable may not be properly secured within the chassis rail, causing it to contact the exhaust manifold and heat shield, which increases fire risk.
How can I tell if my motorhome is affected?
Check if your 2021 Four Winds motorhome was built on a 2020 Ford E-Series chassis. The recall covers specific models: Daybreak, Four Winds, Quantum, Chateau, and Freedom Elite.
Is there a cost to fix this?
No, the fix is free as dealers will re-route and secure the battery cable if needed.
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 20V419000 — Thor Motor Coach Thor Motor Coach Hello, I own a Thor Motor Coach that is covered by recall 20V419000 from Thor Motor Coach. The official recall notice states: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the battery cable. If needed the cable will be re-routed and properly secured, free of charge. This recall began September 11, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000197. 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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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 #20V419000 (July 20, 2020)
- 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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