THOR FOUR WINDS 5000 2015: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V695000

Make Model Year
THOR FOUR WINDS 5000 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-11-12 2014-11-03 2014-11-03

Production Dates: 2014-08-07 - 2014-10-17

Manufacturers Involved: Thor Motor Coach

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RC000095

Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 215

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Thor Motor Coach "Thor" is recalling certain model year 2015 Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Miramar, Chateau Citation, Chateau, Four Winds Siesta, Windsport, and Freedom Elite motorhomes manufactured August 7, 2014, to October 17, 2014. The affected motorhomes have awnings whose mounting brackets may crack, and the awnings may fall.

Consequence

If an awning falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under the awning.

Remedy

Thor has notified owners, and dealers will replace the defective mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000095.

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.