Recall 12V066000: 2010 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane 32A, 2010 Thor Motor Coach Windsport 32A
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 22, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 261
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 windsport and hurricane and 2009 magellen motor homes manufactured from may 27, 2008, through august 18, 2011. On these vehicles, the exhaust system is close to a vehicle storage compartment. Heat can build up in this area.
The risk
Heat build up could result in a fire, property damage, personal injury or death.
The fix
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to protect the storage compartment from the heat generated by the exhaust. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 1, 2012. Owners may contact tmc at 1-877-855-2867.
Notes
Thor motor coach's safety recall number is rc000042. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2010 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane 32A
- 2010 Thor Motor Coach Windsport 32A
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V066000
- Manufacturer campaign
- RC000042
- Manufacturer
- THOR MOTOR COACH
- Owner letters
- Apr 30, 2012
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology