FOUR WINDS HURRICANE 2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Make : FOUR WINDS | Model : HURRICANE | Year : 2016 |
Build Dates : 2013-01-30 - 2015-03-06 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V139000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2016-04-20 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-03-07 | Date Added to Database: 2016-03-07 |
Manufacturers Involved: Thor Motor Coach | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RC000112 | ||
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 385 | ||
Summary:
Thor Motor Coach "TMC" is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Hurricane and Windsport motor homes manufactured January 30, 2013, to March 6, 2015. In the affected motor homes, the vehicle exhaust is located near a storage compartment where heat may build-up, causing the compartment to melt. |
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Consequence:
Heat build-up in the vehicle storage compartment increases the risk of fire. |
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Remedy:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to prevent heat build-up in the storage compartment. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000112. |
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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. |