THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS 2017: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V696000

Make Model Year
THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-10-31 2016-09-27 2016-09-27

Production Dates: 2015-06-16 - 2016-04-29

Manufacturers Involved: Thor Motor Coach

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RC000122

Component: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 223

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Thor Motor Coach "TMC" is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Four Winds and Chateau motorhomes manufactured June 16, 2015, to April 29, 2016. The affected motorhomes are equipped with a spare tire bracket that may loosen and detach during vehicle operation.

Consequence

If the spare tire bracket and spare tire detaches, it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install carriage bolts to properly secure the spare tire bracket, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000122.

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.