THOR QUANTUM 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V869000

Make Model Year
THOR QUANTUM 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-01-25 2016-12-02 2016-12-02

Production Dates: 2016-06-27 - 2016-09-29

Manufacturers Involved: Thor Motor Coach

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RC000124

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 32

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Thor Motor Coach "TMC" is recalling certain model year 2017 Quantum RQ29 motorhomes manufactured June 27, 2016, to September 29, 2016. The affected vehicles may be missing a mid-ship marker light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Systems "FMVSS" number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

If the mid-ship marker light is missing, other drivers can mistake the length of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a mid-ship marker light if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000124.

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.