Thor Motor Coach | NHTSA Recall #15V191000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V191000 by Thor Motor Coach. Affecting model year 2015 siesta and citation motorhomes manufactured from september 26, 2014, through february 27, 2015, and built on a mercedes-benz sprinter chassis Includes 197 affected units, Abutting Wedge Incorrectly Installed, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015 siesta and citation motorhomes manufactured from september 26, 2014, through february 27, 2015, and built on a mercedes-benz sprinter chassis

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (thor) is recalling certain model year 2015 siesta and citation motorhomes manufactured from september 26, 2014, through february 27, 2015, and built on a mercedes-benz sprinter chassis. in the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal crash, may have been installed incorrectly.

Corrective Action

Mercedes-benz will notify owners on behalf of thor, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, correct the installation of the abutting wedge, free of charge. the recall began on march 23, 2015. owners may contact thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020 or owners may contact sprinter customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V191000
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
Report Received Date: 2015-03-31T00:00:00
Subject: Abutting wedge incorrectly installed
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 197

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Thor motor coach (thor) is recalling certain model year 2015 siesta and citation motorhomes manufactured from september 26, 2014, through february 27, 2015, and built on a mercedes-benz sprinter chassis. in the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal crash, may have been installed incorrectly.
Consequence Summary: If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal crash, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Mercedes-benz will notify owners on behalf of thor, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, correct the installation of the abutting wedge, free of charge. the recall began on march 23, 2015. owners may contact thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020 or owners may contact sprinter customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-s6qb_94iv~vppp
NHTSA ID: 15V191000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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