Recall 16V571000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | THOR MOTOR COACH | ACE |
| 2012 | THOR MOTOR COACH | SIESTA |
| 2013 | THOR MOTOR COACH | ACE |
| 2013 | THOR MOTOR COACH | CITATION |
| 2013 | THOR MOTOR COACH | SIESTA |
| 2014 | THOR MOTOR COACH | ACE |
| 2015 | THOR MOTOR COACH | ACE |
| 2016 | THOR MOTOR COACH | ACE |
| 2017 | THOR MOTOR COACH | ACE |
| 2017 | THOR MOTOR COACH | FOUR WINDS |
| 2017 | THOR MOTOR COACH | ROAD BEAR RENTAL |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.