2017 THOR ROAD BEAR RENTAL Recalls (2)

Campaign:

16V260000 on 04/28/2016

Component:

Seat belts

Manufactured:

02/10/2016 - 03/08/2016

Affected:

32

Defect:

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."

Consequence:

If the seat belt anchorages pull loose in a crash, they will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Correction:

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.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Campaign:

16V571000 on 08/01/2016

Component:

Equipment:recreational vehicle

Manufactured:

01/31/2012 - 07/18/2016

Affected:

5,633

Defect:

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."

Consequence:

A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.

Correction:

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.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2017 THOR ROAD BEAR RENTAL TSB

Bulletin:

LTR 110317

Component:

355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual

Summary:

This letter stated that there was one (1) service notification issued for the month of october, 2017.

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