THOR WINDSPORT 2014: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V139000

Make Model Year
THOR WINDSPORT 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-04-20 2016-03-07 2016-03-07

Production Dates: 2013-01-30 - 2015-03-06

Manufacturers Involved: Thor Motor Coach

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RC000112

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 385

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Thor Motor Coach "TMC" is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Hurricane and Windsport motor homes manufactured January 30, 2013, to March 6, 2015. In the affected motor homes, the vehicle exhaust is located near a storage compartment where heat may build-up, causing the compartment to melt.

Consequence

Heat build-up in the vehicle storage compartment increases the risk of fire.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to prevent heat build-up in the storage compartment. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000112.

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.