Recall 16V139000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Report Date
20160307
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

Heat build-up in the vehicle storage compartment increases the risk of fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE
2014 THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT
2015 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE
2015 THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT
2016 THOR MOTOR HURRICANE
2016 THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.