Thor Motor Coach: Safety Recalls in 2019
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 12 safety recalls made by Thor Motor Coach in 2019. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 7, 2019
(Campaign #: RC000180)
Incorrectly Positioned Rear Reflectors/FMVSS 108
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Tuscany XTE (models 34ST, 36MQ, 40AX, 40BX, 40EX and 40GQ), 2013-2018 Tuscany (models 38SQ, 40DX, 40KQ, 40RX, 42GX, 42HQ, 42WX, 44MT 45AT and 45LT) and 2016-2020 Venetian (models A40, B42, F42, G36, J40, L40, M37, R40, S40, and T42) motorhomes. The rear reflectors within the taillight lens may be too high, reducing the vehicle's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 19V799000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,785
Consequence Summary:
The incorrectly positioned reflectors may make the motorhome less visible to others on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install adhesive reflectors, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000180.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.65
November 4, 2019
(Campaign #: RC000179)
Solar Panel May Detach
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020 Sequence 20L motorhomes. The screws securing the solar panel to the luggage rack may fail causing the solar panel to detach.
NHTSA ID: 19V789000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 107
Consequence Summary:
If the solar panel detaches from the luggage rack, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws with plates, carriage bolts, washers, and locking nuts, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000179.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 82.24
November 1, 2019
(Campaign #: RC000178)
Seat Backs may Collapse/FMVSS 202 & 207
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Magnitude and Omni motorhomes. The seat recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
NHTSA ID: 19V786000
Component: SEATS
# of Units Affected: 229
Consequence Summary:
Improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Ford has notified TMC owners, and Ford dealers will inspect the seat structures and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000178.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 28, 2019
(Campaign #: RC000177)
Delay In Seatbelt-Unfastened Telltale/FMVSS 208
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chateau 22B, 22E, 23U, 24F, 25V, and 28A, Daybreak 22GO, Four Winds 22B, 22E, 24F, 26B and 28A, Freedom Elite 22HE and 2020 Quantum GR22, and SE22 motorhomes. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 19V775000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 378
Consequence Summary:
Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify TMC owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000177.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 8, 2019
(Campaign #: RC000176)
Incorrect Information on OCCC/FMVSS 120
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014 Tuscany 36M, 40E, 2015 Citation 24SL, Siesta 24SL, Axis 25.1 and Vegas 25.1, 2016 Four Winds 31E, 31W, 35SF, Chateau 31E, 31W, Synergy SD24, Citation 24SL, 24SS and Siesta 24SL, 24SS, 2017 Four Winds 31E, 31W, Chateau 31E, 35SD, Citation 24SS and Siesta 24SS, 2018 Citation 24SS and Siesta 24SS, 2019 Quantum CR24, Four Winds 24BL, Citation 24MB and Siesta 24MB and 2020 Quantum CR24, Citation 24MB, Siesta 24MB, Chateau 24BL and Synergy 24MB vehicles. The Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) label has the incorrect carrying capacity listed, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."
NHTSA ID: 19V714000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 101
Consequence Summary:
An inadvertently overloaded motorhome due to an incorrect carrying capacity can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will issue new OCCC labels with correct seating positions and weight calculations, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000176.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.04
August 20, 2019
(Campaign #: RC000172)
Loose Battery Cables May Cause Fire
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020 Chateau, Daybreak, Four Winds, Freedom Elite, Majestic, Outlaw and Quantum motorhomes. The battery cables may loosen on the battery isolation manager (BIM) or battery isolation relay (BIR), causing premature BIN/BIR failure or electrical arcing.
NHTSA ID: 19V609000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 1,941
Consequence Summary:
The loose connection can causing arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install lock washers to properly secure the battery cable to the BIM/BIR. If the cable was loose, dealers will also replace the BIM/BIR, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000172.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.36
August 1, 2019
(Campaign #: RC000171)
Battery Tray May Detach From Chassis
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Omni and Magnitude motorhomes. The battery tray may be improperly welded to the chassis frame, allowing the battery tray to detach from the chassis.
NHTSA ID: 19V566000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 181
Consequence Summary:
If the battery tray detaches from the chassis, the battery may discharge, causing the vehicle to stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
TMC has notified owners, and dealers will weld on an additional support to the battery tray, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000171.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.11
June 30, 2019
(Campaign #: RC000170)
Slide Room may Move
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Challenger, Miramar, Magnitude, Outlaw, Omni, and Palazzo motorhomes. The vehicle control system software may cause the slide-out room to move unexpectedly.
NHTSA ID: 19V504000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 1,554
Consequence Summary:
Unexpected movement of the slide-out room can increase the risk of a injury.
Corrective Action:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will update the affected software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 28, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000170.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.55
June 5, 2019
(Campaign #: RC000169)
Extra Screw in Junction Box May Cause Fire
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Magnitude, Omni motorhomes, models BB35 and BH35. Wires located in the electrical junction box may move around and contact an extra screw that was errantly installed.
NHTSA ID: 19V417000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 81
Consequence Summary:
Contact with the screw may result in the wiring insulation being damaged, increasing the risk of an electrical short circuit and a fire.
Corrective Action:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the junction box and remove the extra screw, and repair any damaged wiring, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 15, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000169.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.59
March 27, 2019
(Campaign #: RC000168)
Back Up Camera May Display Image in Reverse
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018 Thor Chateau and Four Winds motorhomes and 2019-2020 Magnitude and Omni motorhomes. The backup camera displays may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
NHTSA ID: 19V240000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 110
Consequence Summary:
If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn in the wrong direction, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a harness to install that will prevent the image from inverting, free of charge. The recall began April 30, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000168.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 69.09
March 20, 2019
(Campaign #: RC000167)
Vehicle May Lack Mid-ship Marker Lights/FMVSS 108
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Quantum RW28 motorhomes. The vehicles may be missing the mid-ship marker lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 19V215000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 97
Consequence Summary:
Without mid-ship marker lights, other drivers may underestimate the length of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install mid-ship marker lights, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000167.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 63.92
March 14, 2019
(Campaign #: RC000166)
Steering and Tie Rod Arm Bolts may be Loose
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Aria, and 2019 Palazzo motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) chassis equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
NHTSA ID: 19V200000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 12
Consequence Summary:
Loose steering and tie rod arm bolts can cause separation of the tie rod arm from the front wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
TMC has notified owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-547-0712 to locate a Qualified Service Center or may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000166.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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