NHTSA Recall 13V164000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V164000; Date: Apr. 25, 2013
If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Thor Challenger; 2014 Thor Challenger; 2013 Thor Chateau; 2014 Thor Chateau; 2013 Thor Chateau Sport; 2014 Thor Chateau Sport; 2013 Thor Four Winds 5000; 2014 Thor Four Winds 5000; 2013 Thor Four Winds Siesta; 2013 Thor Hurricane; 2014 Thor Hurricane; 2014 Thor Majestic; 2013 Thor Palazzo; 2013 Thor Windsport; 2014 Thor Windsport
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Thor Motor Coach
Affected Units:: 427
Recall Summary:
Thor motor coach is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 challenger, four winds 5000, hurricane, chateau, chateau sport, and windsport; model year 2013 palazzo and four winds siesta and model year 2014 majestic motorhomes manufactured February 13, 2013, through April 09, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.
How to Fix:
Thor motor coach will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began during may 2013. Owners may contact thor at 1-877-855-2867 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 9, 2013
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