CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Chateau, Freedom Elite, and Four Winds Motorhomes. The sofa may not have a seat belt for the middle seating position.
- Risk
- Without a seat belt, the occupant sitting in the middle position of the sofa will not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and dealers will install a middle seat belt, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for the recall is RC000130.
- 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
Some 2017 Thor Motor Coach motorhomes may have a sofa without a seat belt for the middle seating position. An occupant in that seat would not be properly restrained in a crash, which increases the risk of injury.
Thor Motor Coach will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will install a middle seat belt at no cost to you. The recall began on May 8, 2017. If you own a 2017 Chateau, Four Winds, or Freedom Elite, contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-855-2867 and reference recall number RC000130. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thor Motor Coach Chateau | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Four Winds | 2017 |
| Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite | 2017 |