Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V038000 Reported January 18, 2017

Sofa seatbelts too short to restrain passengers

Thor Motor Coach · N/A · 94 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V038000
Manufacturer Campaign
RC000127
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
94
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 18, 2017
Completion Rate
71.28

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2017 aria motorhomes. the driver's side sofa seatbelts may be too short for passengers to use.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, an occupant not restrained by a seatbelt has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will install longer seatbelts, free of charge. the recall began on march 20, 2017. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-500-1020. tmc's number for this recall is rc000127.

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 17V038000 or campaign RC000127.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V038000

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

What is recall 17V038000?

NHTSA recall 17V038000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on January 18, 2017. It addresses: Sofa seatbelts too short to restrain passengers. The recall affects approximately 94 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 17V038000 or the manufacturer campaign number RC000127. 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.