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- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain 2017 Challenger 37YT motorhomes. The exhaust pipe from the onboard gasoline generator may be mislocated or missing completely on the subject vehicles.
- Risk
- Without a correctly installed generator exhaust pipe, there may be a buildup of carbon monoxide within the interior of the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
- Remedy
- TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorhomes for proper generator exhaust installation and routing, replacing or reinstalling the exhaust, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2017. Owner's may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000138.
- 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 2017 Challenger 37YT motorhomes, the exhaust pipe for the onboard gasoline generator may be mislocated or missing entirely. Without a correctly installed exhaust pipe, carbon monoxide can build up inside the vehicle, creating a risk of serious injury or death.
An authorized dealer will inspect the motorhome for proper generator exhaust installation and routing, and will replace or reinstall the exhaust as needed. The repair is free of charge. Owners can contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-500-1020, referencing recall number RC000138. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Until the inspection is done, avoid running the generator in an enclosed or poorly ventilated space and make sure a working carbon monoxide detector is installed and functioning in your motorhome.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 2017 |
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