CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Hurricane and Windsport motorhomes manufactured March 10, 2015, to March 24, 2015. In the affected motorhomes, the co-pilot seats may be attached to the floor of the motorhome in an area that is not properly reinforced.
- Risk
- If the floor at the attachment point is not properly reinforced, the seat base mounting may loosen over time, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate at the co-pilot seat mounting bolt location, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2015. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000101.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016 motorhomes built between March 10 and March 24, 2015 may have their co-pilot seats attached to a floor area that is not properly reinforced. Over time, the seat base mounting can loosen.
If the seat comes loose, the risk of injury increases in the event of a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should have the seat mounting checked and repaired as soon as possible.
The repair is free. Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a reinforcement plate at the co-pilot seat mounting bolt location at no charge. You can contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-500-1020, referencing recall number RC000101, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thor Motor Hurricane | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Windsport | 2016 |