Thor Motor Coach Siesta recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 27, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Thor Motor Coach recalls 2020 Thor Motor Coach, Thor — 13 models

Recall number

20V308000

Brand / firm

Thor Motor Coach, Thor

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 566 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.