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Thor Motor Coach Outlaw Recall 16V492: Missing No-Smoking Warning Near Fuel Fill Can Raise Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 16V492, reported June 30, 2016, 49 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

This recall covers certain 2017 motorhomes built between January 15, 2016 and June 24, 2016. These vehicles are missing a warning label near the fuel fill station telling operators not to smoke when flammable vapors are present.

If someone smokes near the fuel fill station while flammable vapors are around, the risk of a fire increases. The missing label is the defect, so owners may not realize the hazard that the label is meant to prevent.

The repair is free. Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and dealers will install the warning label at no charge. Owners can contact TMC Customer Service at 1-877-500-1020 and reference recall number RC000120. You can also check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V492Thor Motor Coach
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Problem
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Outlaw motorhomes manufactured January 15, 2016, to June 24, 2016. The affected vehicles are missing a warning label near the fuel fill station. This label warns operators not to smoke while in the presence of flammable vapors.
Risk
An operator that smokes near the fuel fill station with flammable vapors present can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install the warning label, free of charge. The recall began on August 9, 2016. Owners may contact TMC's Customer Service Department at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000120.
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 Coach Outlaw2017