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Thor Motor Hurricane Recall 15V699: Parking Brake May Fail to Hold, Risking Rollaway or Fire

NHTSA campaign 15V699, reported October 23, 2015, 17 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2016 motorhomes built between July 31 and September 9, 2015 may have a parking brake actuator that is out of calibration. The parking brake may not hold the vehicle even with the pedal fully depressed, and it may not fully release when the pedal is let go.

If the parking brake does not fully engage, the vehicle could roll unexpectedly, raising the risk of injury or a crash. A parking brake that drags can also cause a wheel-end fire.

Dealers will replace the parking brake foot pedal assembly at no cost to you. Contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-855-2867, referencing recall RC000107, and check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V699Thor Motor Coach
Component
PARKING BRAKE
Problem
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Challenger, Hurricane and Windsport motorhomes manufactured July 31, 2015, to September 9, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the parking brake actuator may be out of calibration causing the parking brake system to not properly hold the vehicle even with the parking brake pedal fully depressed. Additionally, the parking brake may not disengage completely when the parking brake pedal is released.
Risk
If the parking brake does not fully engage, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash. A parking brake that drags may result in a wheel end fire.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake foot pedal assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2015. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000107.
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.

Affected vehicles

Thor Motor Hurricane2016
Thor Motor Coach Challenger2016
Thor Motor Coach Windsport2016