7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2017-01-23
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2017 aria motorhomes. The driver's side sofa seatbelts may be too short for passengers to use.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, an occupant not restrained by a seatbelt has an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will install longer seatbelts, free of charge. The recall began on march 20, 2017. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000127.
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.
DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2017-03-15
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2017 aria 3601 motorhomes. The seat belts on the passenger side sofa may be too short to fasten around passengers seated there.
Consequence
If the seat belt cannot adequately restrain passengers, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect seat belt with a longer one, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 7, 2017. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000129.
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.
DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2017-03-15
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2017 aria 3601 motorhomes. The seat belts on the passenger side sofa may be too short to fasten around passengers seated there.
Consequence
If the seat belt cannot adequately restrain passengers, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect seat belt with a longer one, free of charge. The recall on april 19, 2017. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000129.
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.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2017-11-29
Description
Thor motor coach (thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17v758-5764.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on january 15, 2018. Owners may contact thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on product safety recall for more information.
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.
DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2018-11-01
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2017 tuscany xte and 2017-2019 venetian, aria, tuscany, and palazzo motorhomes built on freightliner custom chassis corporation chassis. The power distribution module (pdm) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Consequence
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Daimler trucks north america, the manufacturer of the chassis began issuing owners an interim notification on october 24, 2018, and will send a second notification when parts become available. The recall began october 30, 2018. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000163.
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.
DEFECT #6 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Posted on: 2018-11-01
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2017 tuscany xte and 2017-2019 venetian, aria, tuscany, and palazzo motorhomes built on freightliner custom chassis corporation chassis. The power distribution module (pdm) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Consequence
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Daimler trucks north america, the manufacturer of the chassis began issuing owners an interim notification on october 24, 2018, and will send a second notification when parts become available. The recall began october 30, 2018. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000163.
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.
DEFECT #7 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Posted on: 2018-11-01
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2017 tuscany xte and 2017-2019 venetian, aria, tuscany, and palazzo motorhomes built on freightliner custom chassis corporation chassis. The power distribution module (pdm) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Consequence
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Daimler trucks north america, the manufacturer of the chassis began issuing owners an interim notification on october 24, 2018, and will send a second notification when parts become available. The recall began october 30, 2018. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000163.
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.