Recall 11V178000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Defect Description
THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 9, 2011. THE WIRING FOR THE OXYGEN (O2) SENSOR THAT CONNECTS TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED. WHEN NOT SECURED, WIRING CAN FALL ONTO THE EXHAUST, MELT, AND SHORT OUT CAUSING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (CEL) AND, IN SOME CASES, THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING.
Safety Consequence
AN ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL SECURE THE OXYGEN SENSOR BY INSTALLING A CLAMP AND BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL FASTENER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TMC WARRANTY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-877-500-1020.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | THOR MOTOR COACH | CHATEAU |
| 2010 | THOR MOTOR COACH | FOUR WINDS |
| 2011 | THOR MOTOR COACH | CHATEAU |
| 2011 | THOR MOTOR COACH | CHATEAU CITATION |
| 2011 | THOR MOTOR COACH | FOUR WINDS |
| 2011 | THOR MOTOR COACH | FOUR WINDS SIESTA |
| 2011 | THOR MOTOR COACH | FREEDOM ELITE |
| 2011 | THOR MOTOR COACH | MAJESTIC |
| 2012 | THOR MOTOR COACH | CHATEAU |
| 2012 | THOR MOTOR COACH | FOUR WINDS |
| 2012 | THOR MOTOR COACH | FREEDOM ELITE |
| 2012 | THOR MOTOR COACH | MAJESTIC |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.