CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2017 ACE and Road Bear Rental motorhomes manufactured February 11, 2016, to March 9, 2016. The seat belt anchorages located in the slide out section may not meet the specified strength requirements, allowing them to pull loose during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Risk
- If the seat belt anchorages pull loose in a crash, they will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcement brackets, and plates, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020.
- 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 2017 Thor Motor Coach ACE and Road Bear Rental motorhomes, built between February 11 and March 9, 2016, have seat belt anchorages in the slide-out section that may not meet required strength standards. In a crash, these anchorages could pull loose.
If a seat belt anchorage pulls loose during a crash, the belt will not properly restrain the occupant, which increases the risk of injury. The vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 210, which covers seat belt assembly anchorages.
The repair is free. Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcement brackets and plates at no charge. Owners can contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-500-1020, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Road Bear Rental | 2017 |