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Thor Motor Hurricane Recall 15V719: Motorhome Can Shift Out of Park Without Brakes, Risking Crash

NHTSA campaign 15V719, reported October 30, 2015, 209 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The automatic transmission shift cable bracket may be incorrect, and the shift cable may be improperly adjusted. Because of this, the vehicle can be shifted out of PARK without the brakes being applied. If it is put into reverse without the brakes on, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.

This recall covers certain 2016 Thor Motor Coach Ace, Challenger, Hurricane, Miramar, Outlaw, and Windsport motorhomes built between July 14, 2015 and October 16, 2015. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to find out whether your vehicle is included.

The repair is free. Ford dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable at no charge. Ford will notify owners on Thor Motor Coach's behalf. You can also contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-500-1020 and reference recall number RC000110.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V719Thor Motor Coach
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ace, Challenger, Hurricane, Miramar, Outlaw, and Windsport vehicles manufactured July 14, 2015, to October 16, 2015. Due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment, the affected vehicles can be shifted out of 'PARK' without applying the brakes.
Risk
If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners on TMC's behalf, and Ford dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000110.
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 Miramar2016
Thor Motor Outlaw2016
Thor Motor Coach A.C.E.2016
Thor Motor Coach Challenger2016
Thor Motor Coach Windsport2016