Screws for awning lateral arm brackets may fail
Defect Summary
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2015 challenger, four winds 5000, hurricane, miramar, chateau citation, chateau, windsport, and palazzo motorhomes manufactured april 24, 2014, to december 11, 2014, and equipped with certain latitude awnings manufactured by carefree of colorado. the affected awnings may have screws that attach the lateral arm brackets to the mounting brackets that were not manufactured to specification.
Safety Consequence
The screws could fail, causing the supporting bracket to fail, and the awning to fall and potentially strike and injure a person beneath it.
Corrective Action
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the defective screws, free of charge. the recall began january 23, 2015. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-500-1020. tmc's number for this recall is rc000097.
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FAQ: Recall 15V004000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V004000?
NHTSA recall 15V004000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on January 8, 2015. It addresses: Screws for awning lateral arm brackets may fail. The recall affects approximately 154 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 15V004000 or the manufacturer campaign number RC000097. 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.