2012-2017 Thor Motor Coach Ace, Thor Motor Coach Citation and others recall: recreational vehicle/trailer
Thor Motor Coach reported this safety recall on August 2, 2016. It covers about 5,633 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5,633
- reported
- Aug 2, 2016
- owners notified
- Sep 15, 2016
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
- 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.
Recall number 16V571000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 16V571000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2017 Thor Motor Coach Ace, Thor Motor Coach Citation and others recreational vehicle/trailer?
Yes. Recall 16V571000, reported on August 2, 2016, covers about 5,633 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V571000?
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.
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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