6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Posted on: 2019-03-28
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2018 thor chateau and four winds motorhomes and 2019-2020 magnitude and omni motorhomes. The backup camera displays may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Consequence
If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn in the wrong direction, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will install a harness to install that will prevent the image from inverting, free of charge. The recall began april 30, 2019. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000168.
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 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
Posted on: 2019-03-28
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2018 thor chateau and four winds motorhomes and 2019-2020 magnitude and omni motorhomes. The backup camera displays may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Consequence
If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn in the wrong direction, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will install a harness to install that will prevent the image from inverting, free of charge. The recall began april 30, 2019. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000168.
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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2019-06-06
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2019-2020 magnitude, omni motorhomes, models bb35 and bh35. Wires located in the electrical junction box may move around and contact an extra screw that was errantly installed.
Consequence
Contact with the screw may result in the wiring insulation being damaged, increasing the risk of an electrical short circuit and a fire.
Corrective Action
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the junction box and remove the extra screw, and repair any damaged wiring, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began july 15, 2019. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000169.
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 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Posted on: 2019-11-04
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2019-2020 magnitude and omni motorhomes. The seat recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) numbers 202, head restraints and 207, seating systems.
Consequence
Improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Ford has notified tmc owners, and ford dealers will inspect the seat structures and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began october 21, 2019. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000178.
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 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Posted on: 2019-07-01
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2019-2020 challenger, miramar, magnitude, outlaw, omni, and palazzo motorhomes. The vehicle control system software may cause the slide-out room to move unexpectedly.
Consequence
Unexpected movement of the slide-out room can increase the risk of a injury.
Corrective Action
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will update the affected software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin august 28, 2019. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000170.
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 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2019-08-01
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2019-2020 omni and magnitude motorhomes. The battery tray may be improperly welded to the chassis frame, allowing the battery tray to detach from the chassis.
Consequence
If the battery tray detaches from the chassis, the battery may discharge, causing the vehicle to stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Tmc has notified owners, and dealers will weld on an additional support to the battery tray, free of charge. The recall began august 8, 2019. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000171.
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.