Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V634000 Reported October 9, 2017

Incorrect water capacity on label/fmvss 120

Thor Motor Coach · Equipment · 507 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V634000
Manufacturer Campaign
RC000147
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
507
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 9, 2017
Completion Rate
44.58

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2017-2018 challenger, axis, chateau, four winds, hurricane, miramar, palazzo, tuscany, vegas, venetian, and windsport motorhomes. the cargo carrying capacity (ccc) label on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect water capacity for the water heater/fresh water tank. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 120, "tires and rims for motor vehicles over 10,000lbs."

Safety Consequence

If the water capacity information is incorrect and it causes the vehicle to be over loaded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Tmc will notify owners and send them corrected labels, free of charge. the recall began on november 15, 2017. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-500-1020. tmc's number for this recall is rc000147.

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 17V634000 or campaign RC000147.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V634000

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

What is recall 17V634000?

NHTSA recall 17V634000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on October 9, 2017. It addresses: Incorrect water capacity on label/fmvss 120. The recall affects approximately 507 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V634000 or the manufacturer campaign number RC000147. 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.