Microwave may start on its own and cause a fire
Defect Summary
Thor motor coach (thor) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 challenger and tuscany recreational vehicles, and 2014 tuscany xte and palazzo recreational vehicles manufactured march 8, 2013, through august 8, 2013, and equipped with certain frigidaire kg-series microwave models cfmv152clb and cfmv154cls manufactured january 27, 2013, through april 10, 2013 in the serial number range kg30607951 through kg31600670. in the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unattended.
Safety Consequence
If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Corrective Action
Thor will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. the recall began on may 12, 2014. owners may contact thor motor coach at 1-877-500-1020. thor's number for this recall is rc000088. note: until the microwave has been repaired, owners should not store anything in the microwave while it is unattended.
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FAQ: Recall 14V127000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V127000?
NHTSA recall 14V127000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on March 18, 2014. It addresses: Microwave may start on its own and cause a fire. The recall affects approximately 241 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V127000 or the manufacturer campaign number RC000088. 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.