2021 Thor Motor Coach Chateau, 2021 Thor Motor Coach Daybreak, 2021 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds and 2 other models Recall: Battery cable may not have been properly secured within the chassis rail…
NHTSA campaign 20V419000 · Electrical System · filed Jul 20, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Quantum, Chateau, and Freedom Elite motorhomes built on the 2020 Ford E-Series chassis. The battery cable may not have been properly secured within the chassis rail, which can cause it to contact the exhaust manifold and heat shield.
The risk
Battery cable contact with the exhaust manifold and heat shield can increase the risk of a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what 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.
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V419000 (manufacturer number RC000197). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.