THOR UNSPECIFIED 2016: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
| Make : THOR | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2015-06-16 - 2016-04-29 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V696000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-10-31 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-09-27 | Date Added to Database: 2016-09-27 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Thor Motor Coach | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: RC000122 | ||
| Component: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 223 | ||
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Summary:
Thor Motor Coach "TMC" is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Four Winds and Chateau motorhomes manufactured June 16, 2015, to April 29, 2016. The affected motorhomes are equipped with a spare tire bracket that may loosen and detach during vehicle operation. |
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Consequence:
If the spare tire bracket and spare tire detaches, it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. |
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Remedy:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install carriage bolts to properly secure the spare tire bracket, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000122. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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