Recall 16V260000: 2017 Thor Motor Coach ACE, 2017 Thor Motor Coach Road Bear Rental
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 29, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 32
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2017 ACE and Road Bear Rental motorhomes manufactured February 11, 2016, to March 9, 2016. The seat belt anchorages located in the slide out section may not meet the specified strength requirements, allowing them to pull loose during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
The risk
If the seat belt anchorages pull loose in a crash, they will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcement brackets, and plates, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020.
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
- 2017 Thor Motor Coach ACE
- 2017 Thor Motor Coach Road Bear Rental
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V260000
- Manufacturer
- Thor Motor Coach
- Owner letters
- May 27, 2016
- Components
- Seat belts (Seats & Seat Belts)
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