Thor Motor Coach Windsport recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 9, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Thor Motor Coach recalls 2017–2018 Thor Motor Coach, Thor — 11 models

Recall number

17V634000

Brand / firm

Thor Motor Coach, Thor, Thor Motor

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 507 units

Why it was recalled

If the water capacity information is incorrect and it causes the vehicle to be over loaded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Challenger, Axis, Chateau, Four Winds, Hurricane, Miramar, Palazzo, Tuscany, Vegas, Venetian, and Windsport motorhomes. The cargo carrying capacity (CCC) label on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect water capacity for the water heater/fresh water tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Tires and Rims for Motor vehicles over 10,000lbs."

What to do

TMC will notify owners and send them corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000147.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.