NHTSA Recall 16V571000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V571000; Date: Aug. 2, 2016
A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Thor ACE; 2013 Thor ACE; 2014 Thor ACE; 2015 Thor ACE; 2016 Thor ACE; 2017 Thor ACE; 2013 Thor Citation; 2017 Thor Four Winds; 2017 Thor Road Bear Rental; 2012 Thor Siesta; 2013 Thor Siesta
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Thor Motor Coach
Affected Units:: 5,633
Recall Summary:
Thor motor coach (thor) is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 ace, 2013 citation, 2012-2013 siesta and 2017 four winds and road bear rental motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 302, "flammability of interior materials. "
How to Fix:
Thor will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower curtains with curtains made with fire retardant, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2016. Owners may contact thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is rc000121.
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: Sep 15, 2016
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