THOR UNSPECIFIED 2017: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
| Make : THOR | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 2017 |
| Build Dates : 2012-02-01 - 2016-07-19 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V571000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-09-15 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-08-02 | Date Added to Database: 2016-08-02 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Thor Motor Coach | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: RC000121 | ||
| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5633 | ||
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Summary:
Thor Motor Coach "Thor" is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 Ace, 2013 Citation, 2012-2013 Siesta and 2017 Four Winds and Road Bear Rental motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials." |
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Consequence:
A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
Thor will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower curtains with curtains made with fire retardant, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is RC000121. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 302 | |
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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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