CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Hurricane and Windsport motor homes manufactured January 30, 2013, to March 6, 2015. In the affected motor homes, the vehicle exhaust is located near a storage compartment where heat may build-up, causing the compartment to melt.
- Risk
- Heat build-up in the vehicle storage compartment increases the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to prevent heat build-up in the storage compartment. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000112.
- 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
On certain motor homes, the vehicle exhaust is located near a storage compartment. Heat can build up in that compartment and cause it to melt.
The heat build-up increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and arrange the repair promptly.
The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will install a heat shield to prevent heat from building up in the storage compartment. Owners will be notified by Thor Motor Coach, or can contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-855-2867 (recall number RC000112). You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thor Motor Hurricane | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Hurricane | 20142015 |
| Thor Motor Coach Windsport | 201420152016 |