THOR OMNI 2019: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V786000

Make Model Year
THOR OMNI 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-10-21 2019-11-01 2019-11-04

Production Dates: 2018-11-16 - 2019-10-16

Manufacturers Involved: Thor Motor Coach

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RC000178

Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 229

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 202

Summary

Thor Motor Coach "TMC" is recalling certain 2019-2020 Magnitude and Omni motorhomes. The seat recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."

Consequence

Improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford has notified TMC owners, and Ford dealers will inspect the seat structures and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000178.

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.