Thor Motor Coach Road Bear Rental recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 29, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Thor Motor Coach recalls 2017 Thor Motor Coach Road Bear Rental, Ace

Recall number

16V260000

Brand / firm

Thor Motor Coach

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 32 units

Why it was recalled

If the seat belt anchorages pull loose in a crash, they will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.