Thor Motor Coach | NHTSA Recall #12V066000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V066000 by Thor Motor Coach. Includes 261 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 2009 through 2011 windsport and hurricane and 2009 magellen motor homes manufactured from may 27, 2008, 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 april 1, 2012. owners may contact tmc at 1-877-855-2867.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V066000

Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach

Report Received Date: 2012-02-22T00:00:00

Subject: Exhaust too close to storage compartment

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 261

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RC000042

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 windsport and hurricane and 2009 magellen motor homes manufactured from may 27, 2008, 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 april 1, 2012. owners may contact tmc at 1-877-855-2867.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V066000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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