Recall 16V139000: 2016 Thor Motor Hurricane, 2014–2015 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane, 2014–2016 Thor Motor Coach Windsport
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 7, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 385
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Hurricane and Windsport motor homes manufactured January 30, 2013, to March 6, 2015. In the affected motor homes, the vehicle exhaust is located near a storage compartment where heat may build-up, causing the compartment to melt.
The risk
Heat build-up in the vehicle storage compartment increases the risk of fire.
The fix
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to prevent heat build-up in the storage compartment. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000112.
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
- 2016 Thor Motor Hurricane
- 2014 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane
- 2015 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane
- 2014 Thor Motor Coach Windsport
- 2015 Thor Motor Coach Windsport
- 2016 Thor Motor Coach Windsport
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V139000
- Manufacturer campaign
- RC000112
- Manufacturer
- Thor Motor Coach
- Owner letters
- Apr 20, 2016
- 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