NHTSA Recall 15V699000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V699000; Date: Oct. 23, 2015
If the parking brake does not fully engage, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash. A parking brake that drags may result in a wheel end fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Thor Challenger; 2016 Thor Hurricane; 2016 Thor Windsport
Component: Parking Brake
Manufactured by: Thor Motor Coach
Affected Units:: 17
Recall Summary:
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2016 challenger, hurricane and windsport motorhomes manufactured July 31, 2015, to September 9, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the parking brake actuator may be out of calibration causing the parking brake system to not properly hold the vehicle even with the parking brake pedal fully depressed. Additionally, the parking brake may not disengage completely when the parking brake pedal is released.
How to Fix:
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake foot pedal assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2015. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000107.
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: Nov 16, 2015
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