THOR HURRICANE 2018: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V692000

Make Model Year
THOR HURRICANE 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-11-21 2017-11-02 2017-11-03

Production Dates: 2017-09-27 - 2017-10-09

Manufacturers Involved: Thor Motor Coach

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RC000148

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 36

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Thor Motor Coach "TMC" is recalling certain 2018 Ace, Axis, Hurricane, Windsport, and Vegas motorhomes. The wiring for the trailer lights may have been inserted into the wrong locations of the trailer lighting socket causing the trailer lights to not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

If the trailer lights do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Thor has notified owners and dealers will re-wire a new connector, free of charge. The recall began on November 21, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000148.

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.