11 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2020-11-18
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2020-2021 daybreak, four winds, chateau, freedom elite, quantum motorhomes built on a chevrolet chassis. The bim (battery isolation manager)/bir (battery isolation relay) is not watertight when exposed to engine compartment heat.
Consequence
Water may get into the bim/bir and create electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bim/bir with a trombetta solenoid, free of charge. The recall began january 13, 2021. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000206.
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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2020-11-18
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2020-2021 daybreak, four winds, chateau, freedom elite, quantum motorhomes built on a chevrolet chassis. The bim (battery isolation manager)/bir (battery isolation relay) is not watertight when exposed to engine compartment heat.
Consequence
Water may get into the bim/bir and create electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bim/bir with a trombetta solenoid, free of charge. The recall began january 13, 2021. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000206.
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 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2020-05-28
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2020 daybreak, four winds, delano, gemini, quantum, tiburon, chateau citation, compass, chateau, siesta, freedom elite, and synergy motorhomes built on mercedes benz sprinter chassis [platform 907 (vs30)]. The rear part of the fender liner on the front axle may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid.
Consequence
If the brake fluid leaks, this may extend the braking distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Tmc will notify owners, and an authorized mercedes-benz dealer will inspect the brake hoses for chafing and replacement if necessary. The fender liner will also be altered to permit more clearance. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This recall began june 25, 2020. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000191.
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 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Posted on: 2020-05-28
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2020 daybreak, four winds, delano, gemini, quantum, tiburon, chateau citation, compass, chateau, siesta, freedom elite, and synergy motorhomes built on mercedes benz sprinter chassis [platform 907 (vs30)]. The rear part of the fender liner on the front axle may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid.
Consequence
If the brake fluid leaks, this may extend the braking distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Tmc will notify owners, and an authorized mercedes-benz dealer will inspect the brake hoses for chafing and replacement if necessary. The fender liner will also be altered to permit more clearance. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This recall began june 25, 2020. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000191.
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 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 2020-05-27
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2020 daybreak, four winds, delano, gemini, quantum, tiburon, chateau citation, compass, chateau, siesta, freedom elite, and synergy motorhomes built on mercedes-benz sprinter chassis [platform 907 (vs30)] equipped with automatic transmissions. The owner's manual does not correctly specify the certain conditions under which the automatic parking function (auto-p) operates.
Consequence
If a customer were to rely on the auto-p function as described in the operator's manual, the possibility of a vehicle rollaway or unintended vehicle movement cannot be ruled out which could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Tmc will notify owners, and a mercedes benz dealer will supplement the operator's manual with a correct description of the auto-p function equipped in the vehicle. This recall began june 25, 2020. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000190.
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:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Posted on: 2020-05-27
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2020 daybreak, four winds, delano, gemini, quantum, tiburon, chateau citation, compass, chateau, siesta, freedom elite, and synergy motorhomes built on mercedes-benz sprinter chassis [platform 907 (vs30)] equipped with automatic transmissions. The owner's manual does not correctly specify the certain conditions under which the automatic parking function (auto-p) operates.
Consequence
If a customer were to rely on the auto-p function as described in the operator's manual, the possibility of a vehicle rollaway or unintended vehicle movement cannot be ruled out which could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Tmc will notify owners, and a mercedes benz dealer will supplement the operator's manual with a correct description of the auto-p function equipped in the vehicle. This recall began june 25, 2020. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000190.
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 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2020-08-05
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2020-2021 daybreak 23db, 2018-2021 four winds 23u, and 2018-2021 chateau 23u motorhomes. Bolts of the wrong size were used to secure the barrel chair pedestals, allowing the pedestal to separate from the floor in the event of a crash. As such, these motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 207, seating systems and number 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence
If the pedestal were to separate from the floor during a crash, the seat belt anchorages may fail, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pedestal bolt size, correcting the hardware as necessary, free of charge. This recall began september 14, 2020. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000202.
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 #8 - SEATS
Posted on: 2020-08-05
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2020-2021 daybreak 23db, 2018-2021 four winds 23u, and 2018-2021 chateau 23u motorhomes. Bolts of the wrong size were used to secure the barrel chair pedestals, allowing the pedestal to separate from the floor in the event of a crash. As such, these motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 207, seating systems and number 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence
If the pedestal were to separate from the floor during a crash, the seat belt anchorages may fail, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pedestal bolt size, correcting the hardware as necessary, free of charge. This recall began september 14, 2020. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000202.
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 #9 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2020-07-30
Description
Thor motor coach (thor) is recalling certain 2020-2021 daybreak, four winds, quantum, delano, tiburon, chateau and freedom elite motorhomes and 2020 gemini, chateau citation, compass, siesta, and synergy motorhomes built on sprinter van chassis (platform 970 (vs30), equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.
Consequence
If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective Action
Thor will notify owners, and mercedes-benz dealers will inspect the wire harness routing for both front seats and will repair the wiring and add clips or cable ties as needed, free of charge. This recall began august 13, 2020. Owners may contact thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867 mercedes-benz customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Thor's number for this recall is rc000200.
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 #10 - AIR BAGS
Posted on: 2020-07-30
Description
Thor motor coach (thor) is recalling certain 2020-2021 daybreak, four winds, quantum, delano, tiburon, chateau and freedom elite motorhomes and 2020 gemini, chateau citation, compass, siesta, and synergy motorhomes built on sprinter van chassis (platform 970 (vs30), equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.
Consequence
If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective Action
Thor will notify owners, and mercedes-benz dealers will inspect the wire harness routing for both front seats and will repair the wiring and add clips or cable ties as needed, free of charge. This recall began august 13, 2020. Owners may contact thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867 mercedes-benz customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Thor's number for this recall is rc000200.
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 #11 - SEATS
Posted on: 2020-07-30
Description
Thor motor coach (thor) is recalling certain 2020-2021 daybreak, four winds, quantum, delano, tiburon, chateau and freedom elite motorhomes and 2020 gemini, chateau citation, compass, siesta, and synergy motorhomes built on sprinter van chassis (platform 970 (vs30), equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.
Consequence
If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective Action
Thor will notify owners, and mercedes-benz dealers will inspect the wire harness routing for both front seats and will repair the wiring and add clips or cable ties as needed, free of charge. This recall began august 13, 2020. Owners may contact thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867 mercedes-benz customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Thor's number for this recall is rc000200.
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.