CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Axis and Vegas recreational vehicles manufactured March 26, 2015, to July 6, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the heating, ventilation and air conditioning control may lock on one setting, preventing the operator from changing the air flow, thereby eliminating the ability to defrost the windshield.
- Risk
- If the windshield cannot be defrosted, the driver's visibility may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- TMC has notified owners, and dealers will install a jumper harness to prevent the condition, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2015. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000103.
- 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 Thor Motor Coach Axis and Vegas recreational vehicles, built between March 26, 2015, and July 6, 2015, may have an HVAC control that locks on one setting. The driver may be unable to change the airflow, which means the windshield cannot be defrosted.
If the windshield cannot be defrosted, the driver's visibility may be reduced, which increases the risk of a crash.
Thor Motor Coach has notified owners, and authorized dealers will install a jumper harness to prevent the condition at no cost to you. To check whether your vehicle is affected, contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-500-1020 and reference recall number RC000103, or check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thor Motor Coach Axis | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Vegas | 2016 |