Recall 14V695000: 2015 Thor Motor Coach Chateau, 2015 Thor Motor Coach Chateau Citation, 2015 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 5000 +5 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Nov 3, 2014
Vehicles affected
215
Models
8
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2015 Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Miramar, Chateau Citation, Chateau, Four Winds Siesta, Windsport, and Freedom Elite motorhomes manufactured August 7, 2014, to October 17, 2014. The affected motorhomes have awnings whose mounting brackets may crack, and the awnings may fall.

The risk

If an awning falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under the awning.

The fix

Thor has notified owners, and dealers will replace the defective mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000095.

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

Details

NHTSA campaign
14V695000
Manufacturer campaign
RC000095
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Owner letters
Nov 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