2017 Thor Motor Coach Ace and Thor Motor Coach Road Bear Rental recall: seat belts
Thor Motor Coach reported this safety recall on April 29, 2016. It covers about 32 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 32
- reported
- Apr 29, 2016
- owners notified
- May 27, 2016
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2017 ACE and Road Bear Rental motorhomes manufactured February 11, 2016, to March 9, 2016. The seat belt anchorages located in the slide out section may not meet the specified strength requirements, allowing them to pull loose during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Risk
- If the seat belt anchorages pull loose in a crash, they will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcement brackets, and plates, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1‑877‑500‑1020.
Recall number 16V260000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 16V260000
Is there a recall on the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Ace and Thor Motor Coach Road Bear Rental seat belts?
Yes. Recall 16V260000, reported on April 29, 2016, covers about 32 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V260000?
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcement brackets, and plates, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1‑877‑500‑1020.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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