Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V530000 Reported August 19, 2015

Unable to select defrost mode

Thor Motor Coach · Visibility · 290 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V530000
Manufacturer Campaign
RC000103
Manufacturer
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
290
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 19, 2015
Completion Rate
71.06

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2016 axis and vegas recreational vehicles manufactured march 26, 2015, to july 6, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the heating, ventilation and air conditioning control may lock on one setting, preventing the operator from changing the air flow, thereby eliminating the ability to defrost the windshield.

Safety Consequence

If the windshield cannot be defrosted, the driver's visibility may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Tmc has notified owners, and dealers will install a jumper harness to prevent the condition, free of charge. the recall began on september 1, 2015. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-500-1020. tmc's number for this recall is rc000103.

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 15V530000 or campaign RC000103.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V530000

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

What is recall 15V530000?

NHTSA recall 15V530000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on August 19, 2015. It addresses: Unable to select defrost mode. The recall affects approximately 290 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V530000 or the manufacturer campaign number RC000103. 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.