NHTSA Recall 16V139000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V139000; Date: Mar. 7, 2016
Heat build-up in the vehicle storage compartment increases the risk of fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Thor Hurricane; 2015 Thor Hurricane; 2016 Thor Hurricane; 2014 Thor Windsport; 2015 Thor Windsport; 2016 Thor Windsport
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System
Manufactured by: Thor Motor Coach
Affected Units:: 385
Recall Summary:
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 hurricane and windsport motor homes manufactured January 30, 2013, to March 6, 2015. In the affected motor homes, the vehicle exhaust is located near a storage compartment where heat may build-up, causing the compartment to melt.
How to Fix:
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to prevent heat build-up in the storage compartment. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000112.
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: Apr 20, 2016
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