Thor Motor Coach | NHTSA Recall #16V139000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V139000 by Thor Motor Coach. Affecting model year 2014-2016 hurricane and windsport motor homes manufactured january 30, 2013, to march 6, 2015 Includes 385 affected units, Heat from Exhaust may Melt Storage Compartment, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2014-2016 hurricane and windsport motor homes manufactured january 30, 2013, to march 6, 2015
Defect Summary
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 hurricane and windsport motor homes manufactured january 30, 2013, to march 6, 2015. in the affected motor homes, the vehicle exhaust is located near a storage compartment where heat may build-up, causing the compartment to melt.
Corrective Action
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to prevent heat build-up in the storage compartment. The recall began on april 20, 2016. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. tmc's number for this recall is rc000112.