Thor Motor Coach | NHTSA Recall #11V459000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V459000 by Thor Motor Coach. Includes 246 affected units, EXHAUST TOO CLOSE TO STORAGE COMPARTMENT, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 windsport and hurricane motor homes manufactured from september 3, 2010, through august 18, 2011. On these vehicles, the exhaust system is close to a vehicle storage compartment. Heat can build up in this area.

Corrective Action

Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to protect the storage compartment from the heat generated by the exhaust. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 3, 2011. owners may contact tmc at 1-877-855-2867.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V459000

Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach

Report Received Date: 2011-08-31T00:00:00

Subject: Exhaust too close to storage compartment

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 246

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RC000042

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 windsport and hurricane motor homes manufactured from september 3, 2010, through august 18, 2011. On these vehicles, the exhaust system is close to a vehicle storage compartment. Heat can build up in this area.

Consequence Summary: Heat build up could result in a fire, property damage, personal injury or death.

Corrective Action: Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to protect the storage compartment from the heat generated by the exhaust. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 3, 2011. owners may contact tmc at 1-877-855-2867.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-vetj_6mkz-u6xs

NHTSA ID: 11V459000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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