Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V459000 Reported August 31, 2011

Exhaust too close to storage compartment

Thor Motor Coach · Engine And Engine Cooling · 246 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V459000
Manufacturer Campaign
RC000042
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
246
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 31, 2011

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 windsport and hurricane motor homes manufactured from september 3, 2010, through august 18, 2011. On these vehicles, the exhaust system is close to a vehicle storage compartment. Heat can build up in this area.

Safety Consequence

Heat build up could result in a fire, property damage, personal injury or death.

Corrective Action

Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to protect the storage compartment from the heat generated by the exhaust. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 3, 2011. owners may contact tmc at 1-877-855-2867.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference recall ID 11V459000 or campaign RC000042.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 11V459000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V459000?

NHTSA recall 11V459000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on August 31, 2011. It addresses: Exhaust too close to storage compartment. The recall affects approximately 246 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V459000 or the manufacturer campaign number RC000042. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.