NHTSA Recall 20V178000
NHTSA Campaign Id 20V178000; Date: Mar. 25, 2020
if the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash. additionally, if the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur if the transmission is left in park, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2020 Thor Chateau; 2020 Thor Four Winds; 2021 Thor Four Winds; 2020 Thor Quantum; 2020 Thor Motor Coach Axis; 2020 Thor Motor Coach Vegas
Component: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured by: Thor Motor Coach
Affected Units:: 22
Recall Summary:
thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2020 chateau 31w and 31wv, quantum kw29 and lf31, vegas 24.1 and axis 24.1 motorhomes and 2020-2021 four winds 24f, 28z, and 31e motorhomes built on a ford chassis. the rear axle differential may have an insufficient amount of fluid, possibly resulting in a failure of the rear axle assembly and a driveshaft separation.
How to Fix:
ford will notify owners, and ford or lincoln dealers will inspect the rear axle differential fluid level and adjust it, or replace the rear axle as necessary, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin may 24, 2020. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. tmc's number for this recall is rc000188.
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: Mar 19, 2020
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