Recall 14V127000: 2013–2014 Thor Motor Coach Challenger, 2014 Thor Motor Coach Palazzo, 2013–2014 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 18, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 241
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Challenger and Tuscany recreational vehicles, and 2014 Tuscany XTE and Palazzo recreational vehicles manufactured March 8, 2013, through August 8, 2013, and equipped with certain Frigidaire KG-series microwave models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS manufactured January 27, 2013, through April 10, 2013 in the serial number range KG30607951 through KG31600670. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unattended.
The risk
If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
The fix
Thor will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2014. Owners may contact Thor Motor Coach at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is RC000088. Note: Until the microwave has been repaired, owners should not store anything in the microwave while it is unattended.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Thor Motor Coach Challenger
- 2014 Thor Motor Coach Challenger
- 2014 Thor Motor Coach Palazzo
- 2013 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany
- 2014 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany
- 2014 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany XTE
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V127000
- Manufacturer campaign
- RC000088
- Manufacturer
- Thor Motor Coach
- Owner letters
- May 12, 2014
- Components
- Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer (Other / Unknown)
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