CHINOOK CHATEAU 2015: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Make : CHINOOK Model : CHATEAU Year : 2015
Build Dates : 2014-08-07 - 2014-10-17
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V695000
Date Owner's Notified: 2014-11-12 Date Received by ODI: 2014-11-03 Date Added to Database: 2014-11-03
Manufacturers Involved: Thor Motor Coach
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RC000095
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 215
Summary:
      Thor Motor Coach "Thor" is recalling certain model year 2015 Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Miramar, Chateau Citation, Chateau, Four Winds Siesta, Windsport, and Freedom Elite motorhomes manufactured August 7, 2014, to October 17, 2014. The affected motorhomes have awnings whose mounting brackets may crack, and the awnings may fall.
Consequence:
      If an awning falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under the awning.
Remedy:
      Thor has notified owners, and dealers will replace the defective mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000095.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.