Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V166000 Reported March 13, 2017

Sofa may be missing middle seat belt

Q: What is recall 17V166000?

NHTSA recall 17V166000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on March 13, 2017. It addresses: Sofa may be missing middle seat belt. The recall affects approximately 171 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Thor Motor Coach · N/A · 171 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

17V166000

Manufacturer Campaign

RC000130

Manufacturer

Thor Motor Coach

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

171

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 13, 2017

Completion Rate

54.39

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2017 chateau, freedom elite, and four winds motorhomes. the sofa may not have a seat belt for the middle seating position.

Safety Consequence

Without a seat belt, the occupant sitting in the middle position of the sofa will not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.

Corrective Action

Thor motor coach will notify owners, and dealers will install a middle seat belt, free of charge. the recall began on may 8, 2017. owners may contact tmc customer service 1-877-855-2867. tmc's number for the recall is rc000130.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference recall ID 17V166000 or campaign RC000130.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 17V166000

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

What is recall 17V166000?

NHTSA recall 17V166000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on March 13, 2017. It addresses: Sofa may be missing middle seat belt. The recall affects approximately 171 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 17V166000 or the manufacturer campaign number RC000130. 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.