NHTSA Recall 12V066000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V066000; Date: Feb. 22, 2012
Heat build up could result in a fire, property damage, personal injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Thor Hurricane 32a; 2010 Thor Windsport 32a
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System
Manufactured by: Thor Motor Coach
Affected Units:: 261
Recall Summary:
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 windsport and hurricane and 2009 magellen motor homes manufactured from may 27, 2008, through August 18, 2011. On these vehicles, the exhaust system is close to a vehicle storage compartment. Heat can build up in this area.
How to Fix:
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to protect the storage compartment from the heat generated by the exhaust. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on April 1, 2012. Owners may contact tmc at 1-877-855-2867.
Recall Notes:
Thor motor coach's safety recall number is rc000042. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 30, 2012
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