THOR CHALLENGER 37YT 2017: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V362000

Make Model Year
THOR CHALLENGER 37YT 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-08-03 2017-06-02 2017-06-06

Production Dates: 2016-04-25 - 2017-05-15

Manufacturers Involved: Thor Motor Coach

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RC000138

Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 88

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.