Thor Motor Coach: Safety Recalls in 2016
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 13 safety recalls made by Thor Motor Coach in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 13, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Door Hinge Pin and Plate Weld Insufficient
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Outlaw motorhomes, models 37BG, 37LS, 37RB, 38RE and 38RF, manufactured January 13, 2016, to December 8, 2016. The affected vehicles have rear cargo door hinges with welds that may be inadequate for securing the hinge pin to the hinge plate.
NHTSA ID: 16V893000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 209
Consequence Summary:
If the welds are insufficient, the hinge may fail and the door could open with more force than normal, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hinge weld thickness, replacing the hinge as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 51.2
December 2, 2016
(Campaign #: RC000124)
Missing Mid-Ship Marker Light
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Quantum RQ29 motorhomes manufactured June 27, 2016, to September 29, 2016. The affected vehicles may be missing a mid-ship marker light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Systems (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 16V869000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 32
Consequence Summary:
If the mid-ship marker light is missing, other drivers can mistake the length of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a mid-ship marker light if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000124.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 68.75
November 17, 2016
(Campaign #: RC000123)
Water Intrusion may cause Short Circuit
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Tuscany motorhomes, models 40DX, 40KQ, 40RX, 42GX, 42WX, 44MT, 45AT and 45LT, manufactured April 11, 2013, to October 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the keyless entry module and cause an electrical short.
NHTSA ID: 16V834000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 528
Consequence Summary:
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will seal the area around the keyless entry module, free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000123.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 38.12
September 27, 2016
(Campaign #: RC000122)
Spare Tire Bracket may Loosen and Detach
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.
NHTSA ID: 16V696000
Component: TIRES
# of Units Affected: 223
Consequence Summary:
If the spare tire bracket and spare tire detaches, it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 14.83
August 2, 2016
(Campaign #: RC000121)
Shower Curtains may be Flammable/FMVSS 302
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."
NHTSA ID: 16V571000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 5,633
Consequence Summary:
A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 33.16
June 30, 2016
(Campaign #: RC000120)
Missing Warning Label near Fuel Fill Station
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Outlaw motorhomes manufactured January 15, 2016, to June 24, 2016. The affected vehicles are missing a warning label near the fuel fill station. This label warns operators not to smoke while in the presence of flammable vapors.
NHTSA ID: 16V492000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 49
Consequence Summary:
An operator that smokes near the fuel fill station with flammable vapors present can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install the warning label, free of charge. The recall began on August 9, 2016. Owners may contact TMC's Customer Service Department at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000120.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 38.78
June 27, 2016
(Campaign #: RC000117)
Front Sway Bar May Detach
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tuscany XTE, Palazzo, and 2016-2017 Venetian motorhomes manufactured September 9, 2015, to January 12, 2016. The front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.
NHTSA ID: 16V468000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 122
Consequence Summary:
If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
TMC will notify owners, and Detroit Axle service centers, subsidiaries of Daimler Trucks, the manufacturer of the chassis, will modify the sway bar mounting, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Thor Motor Coach Customer service department at 1-877-500-1020, or Daimler Trucks North America LLC at 1-800-547-0712, or e-mail them at DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.com to locate a service center. TMC's number for this recall is RC000117.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 42.86
June 27, 2016
(Campaign #: RC000119)
Engine Brake may not Activate
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Tuscany motorhomes manufactured February 28, 2013, to August 31, 2015. The throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability.
NHTSA ID: 16V469000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 487
Consequence Summary:
A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake capacity, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers for Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), manufacturer of the motorhome chassis, will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. The recall began on July 15, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020 or Daimler Warranty Campaign Department at 1-800-547-0712 or by email at DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.com. TMC's number for this recall is RC000119.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 25.92
June 15, 2016
(Campaign #: RC000116)
Trailer Brakes may Stay Activated
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Tuscany motor homes manufactured February 28, 2013, to August 31, 2015 and built on chassis supplied by Daimler Trucks North America. On certain motorhome chassis built with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes are released.
NHTSA ID: 16V437000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 463
Consequence Summary:
If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged depending on brake configuration of the trailer. As a result, the brakes would drag and possibly overheat potentially resulting in a fire. Additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
TMC will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867 or Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712. TMC's number for this recall is RC000116.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 69.32
June 7, 2016
(Campaign #: RC000115)
Possible Steering Loss Due to Wrong Spacer
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Tuscany motor homes manufactured July 28, 2014, to July 27, 2015. The affected vehicles are built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis and have steering boxes that were manufactured using incorrect internal spacers, resulting in premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle.
NHTSA ID: 16V406000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 207
Consequence Summary:
The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
TMC will notify owners, and Freightliner Custom Chassis dealers will inspect and replace the steering box if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016. Note: Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. Owners may contact Freightliner Custom Chassis customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000115.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 77.72
May 20, 2016
(Campaign #: RC000114)
Chassis Battery Cable Improperly Installed
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Tuscany, Tuscany ZTE, and Venetian motorhomes manufactured March 15, 2016, to April 7, 2016. The isolator relay cable for the chassis battery was improperly installed which could cause sudden, unexpected loss of power.
NHTSA ID: 16V329000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 44
Consequence Summary:
If the motorhome experiences an unexpected loss of power, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will correctly install the isolator relay cable, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000114.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 79.49
April 29, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Anchorage Strength Requirements/FMVSS 210
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."
NHTSA ID: 16V260000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 32
Consequence Summary:
If the seat belt anchorages pull loose in a crash, they will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 46.88
March 7, 2016
(Campaign #: RC000112)
Heat from Exhaust may Melt Storage Compartment
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.
NHTSA ID: 16V139000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 385
Consequence Summary:
Heat build-up in the vehicle storage compartment increases the risk of fire.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 38.32
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