Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V139000 Reported March 7, 2016

Heat from exhaust may melt storage compartment

Thor Motor Coach · Engine And Engine Cooling · 385 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V139000
Manufacturer Campaign
RC000112
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
385
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 7, 2016
Completion Rate
38.32

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.

Safety Consequence

Heat build-up in the vehicle storage compartment increases the risk of fire.

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.

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 16V139000 or campaign RC000112.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V139000

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

What is recall 16V139000?

NHTSA recall 16V139000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on March 7, 2016. It addresses: Heat from exhaust may melt storage compartment. The recall affects approximately 385 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V139000 or the manufacturer campaign number RC000112. 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.