Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V260000 Reported April 29, 2016

Anchorage strength requirements/fmvss 210

Thor Motor Coach · N/A · 32 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V260000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
32
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 29, 2016
Completion Rate
46.88

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2017 ace and road bear rental motorhomes manufactured february 11, 2016, to march 9, 2016. the seat belt anchorages located in the slide out section may not meet the specified strength requirements, allowing them to pull loose during a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

Safety Consequence

If the seat belt anchorages pull loose in a crash, they will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcement brackets, and plates, free of charge. the recall began on may 27, 2016. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-500-1020.

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 16V260000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V260000

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

What is recall 16V260000?

NHTSA recall 16V260000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on April 29, 2016. It addresses: Anchorage strength requirements/fmvss 210. The recall affects approximately 32 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V260000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.