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Thor Motor Coach Omni Recall 19V786: Loose front seatbacks may not protect occupants in a crash

NHTSA campaign 19V786, reported November 1, 2019, 229 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2019-2020 Thor Motor Coach Magnitude and Omni motorhomes may have front seat recliner mechanisms missing a required third pawl. This can leave the seat back loose and fail to meet federal seating and head restraint safety standards.

A weakened recliner may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, which increases the risk of injury. If you own one of these motorhomes, check whether your VIN is covered by this recall and contact an authorized dealer or the manufacturer to schedule service.

The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the front seat structures and replace them as necessary at no cost to you. Ford has notified owners; you can reach Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-855-2867, referencing recall number RC000178. You can also check your VIN for 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 19V786Thor Motor Coach
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Problem
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Magnitude and Omni motorhomes. The seat recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk
Improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford has notified TMC owners, and Ford dealers will inspect the seat structures and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000178.
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 Magnitude20192020
Thor Motor Coach Omni20192020