THOR CHATEAU 2017: SEAT BELTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V166000

Make Model Year
THOR CHATEAU 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-05-08 2017-03-13 2017-03-16

Production Dates: 2016-03-28 - 2017-01-29

Manufacturers Involved: Thor Motor Coach

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RC000130

Component: SEAT BELTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 171

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Thor Motor Coach "TMC" is recalling certain 2017 Chateau, Freedom Elite, and Four Winds Motorhomes. The sofa may not have a seat belt for the middle seating position.

Consequence

Without a seat belt, the occupant sitting in the middle position of the sofa will not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy

Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and dealers will install a middle seat belt, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for the recall is RC000130.

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.