November 17, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V711000
Water may get into the BIM/BIR and create electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V711
Manufacturer Thor Motor Coach
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,074
Summary
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Chateau, Freedom Elite, Quantum motorhomes built on a Chevrolet chassis. The BIM (Battery Isolation Manager)/BIR (Battery Isolation Relay) is not watertight when exposed to engine compartment heat.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the BIM/BIR with a Trombetta solenoid, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 17, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000206.
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.
10 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | CHATEAU | 2020-2021 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | DAYBREAK | 2020-2021 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | FOUR WINDS | 2020-2021 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | FREEDOM ELITE | 2020-2021 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | QUANTUM | 2020-2021 |
2 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-20V711-6932.pdf 244.877KB
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- 80 AMP Battery Isolator and Relay
- Prevents primary battery discharge.80A constant 150A peak
- Maximum current transfer
- Extends battery life
- Universal 12V Applications
- 200 AMP Battery Isolator and Relay
- Prevents primary battery discharge
- Maximum current transfer
- Extends battery life
- Universal 12V Applications
- More flexible than traditional battery isolators
- Smaller and lighter then traditional isolators
- Allows bi-directional charging from alternator or shore power
- Works with all type of alternators
- No efficiency losses due to diodes
- Dimensions fits Heavy Duty Modular Fuse Box Series (BF43x) and Battery Switch, matching mainstream products in market.
- Once your main starter battery is sufficiently charged, it will begin charging the second battery too.
- Surface or panel mount options provides flexibility when installing.
- No voltage drops comparing to battery isolator diodes (0.6V).
- It has a solid glass fiber reinforced nylon shell.
- Microprocessor-Controlled 200 Amp, Dual Sensing Smart Relay Battery Isolator
- Great for isolating a second batter making it dedicated to the stereo system. Does not create a voltage drop to the second battery like conventional isolators
- 200 Amps at 12V Continuous Power Handling. 300 Amps Surge Power Handling
- Switching Power: 10 - 16 VDC. Draws Less Than 1 Amp When On
- Dimensions: 2-3/8"W x 2-3/8"D x 3-3/4"H
- 12V, 140A, 13.3V cut-in voltage, 12.8V cut-out voltage,; Package Include All the Bits and Pieces Needed for a Complete Installation
- Working Voltage: Having Voltage Sensitive Chip,Rely Cuts in at 13.3 Volts and Cuts out at 12.8 Volts to Ensuring Primary Battery is Always Ready for Vehicle to Run.
- Fuction:Like Having Two Separate Power Sources,The Dual Battery Isolator Kit Enables Your Accessories to Run From a Separate Battery While the engine is not running on your vehicle While keeping your Main Battery Charged and Your Vehicle Always Ready to Go and Start When You Want It.
- Compatibility: This battery isolators are small and suitable for almost anywhere, for ATV, UTV, Boats, RV's，marine vehicle, truck, caravan
- LIFETIME WARRANTY :100% High Quality and Enjoy Full Life Warranty, Free Exchange
- Mobile Audio Relay and Battery Isolator
- Great for isolating a second battery making it dedicated to the stereo system
- Does not create a voltage drop to the second battery like conventional isolators
- 200-Amps at 12-volt Continuous Power Handling
- Draws Less Than 1-Amp When On
- Function: An isolator is used to combine two batteries when a alternator is charging ( engine running) and isolate them when not charging ( engine off) so you can still start your vehicle
- Voltage: 12VDC/ Dimensions: 2-3/8"W x 2-3/8"D x 3-3/4"H/Power Handling: Continuous power handling of 200 amps/ Surge Power Handling: 300 amps
- Advantage: Does not create a voltage drop to the second battery like conventional isolators
- Wrie Diagram : Connect the two small studs one to ground the other to an ignition on source from fuse box , the order on the large/ small studs does not matter
- 100% New and High Quality; 1 Year Warranty and Free Return and Refund
- 500 AMP Relay/Battery Isolator
- Used to isolate a second battery powering audio, visual navigation, or other equipment.Does not create a voltage drop to the second battery like conventional isolate
- Prevents the equipment from discharging the main battery when it is operated while the engine is off
- Extends battery life
- Handles 500 amps continuous and 700 amp surges
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