THOR CHATEAU 2017: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V696000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOR | CHATEAU | 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
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.
If the spare tire bracket and spare tire detaches, it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
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.
