CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Palazzo 36.1 and 36.3 motorhomes. The Federal certification label on these vehicles indicates an incorrect front tire rim size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- If the front rim is replaced based on the incorrect label information, it can cause an unsafe driving condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- TMC will notify owners and will provide corrected replacement labels, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000133.
- 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
The federal certification label on certain 2017 motorhomes lists an incorrect front tire rim size. The label does not match the vehicle's actual specifications, so the vehicle does not fully comply with federal certification requirements.
The danger arises if the front rim is replaced based on the wrong information on the label. Using an incorrect rim can create an unsafe driving condition and increase the risk of a crash.
Owners should contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-500-1020, referencing recall number RC000133, to receive corrected replacement labels free of charge. Check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls, and have the correct label in place before replacing any front rim.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thor Palazzo | 2017 |
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