THOR FOUR WINDS 5000 2011: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG TANK ASSEMBLY
| Make : THOR | Model : FOUR WINDS 5000 | Year : 2011 |
| Build Dates : 2010-10-26 - 2010-11-11 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 10V646000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2011-01-03 | Date Received by ODI: 2010-12-17 | Date Added to Database: 2010-12-27 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Thor Motor Coach | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 12 | ||
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Summary:
TMC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FOUR WINDS 5000 AND CHATEAU SPORT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2010 THROUGH NOVEMBER 11, 2010. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED HEAT SHIELD LOCATED IN THE PROPER PLACE NEXT TO THE LP GAS TANK. WITHOUT THE HEAT SHIELD IN PLACE, HEAT IS NOT PROPERLY DISSIPATED AROUND THE EXHAUST OF THE VEHICLE. THIS POTENTIALLY COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE HEAT SHIELD TO THE PROPER LOCATION ON THE CHASSIS TO PROTECT THE LP TANK. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOR MOTOR COACH AT 877-500-1020. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
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