Thor Motor Coach | NHTSA Recall #14V127000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V127000 by Thor Motor Coach. Affecting model year 2013-2014 challenger and tuscany recreational vehicles, and 2014 tuscany xte and palazzo recreational vehicles manufactured march 8, 2013, through august 8, 2013, and equipped with certain frigidaire kg-series microwave models cfmv152clb and cfmv154cls manufactured january 27, 2013, through april 10, 2013 in the serial number range kg30607951 through kg31600670 Includes 241 affected units, Microwave May Start On Its Own And Cause A Fire, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2014 challenger and tuscany recreational vehicles, and 2014 tuscany xte and palazzo recreational vehicles manufactured march 8, 2013, through august 8, 2013, and equipped with certain frigidaire kg-series microwave models cfmv152clb and cfmv154cls manufactured january 27, 2013, through april 10, 2013 in the serial number range kg30607951 through kg31600670

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (thor) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 challenger and tuscany recreational vehicles, and 2014 tuscany xte and palazzo recreational vehicles manufactured march 8, 2013, through august 8, 2013, and equipped with certain frigidaire kg-series microwave models cfmv152clb and cfmv154cls manufactured january 27, 2013, through april 10, 2013 in the serial number range kg30607951 through kg31600670. in the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unattended.

Corrective Action

Thor will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. the recall began on may 12, 2014. owners may contact thor motor coach at 1-877-500-1020. thor's number for this recall is rc000088. note: until the microwave has been repaired, owners should not store anything in the microwave while it is unattended.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V127000
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
Report Received Date: 2014-03-18T00:00:00
Subject: Microwave may start on its own and cause a fire
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 241

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RC000088
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Thor motor coach (thor) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 challenger and tuscany recreational vehicles, and 2014 tuscany xte and palazzo recreational vehicles manufactured march 8, 2013, through august 8, 2013, and equipped with certain frigidaire kg-series microwave models cfmv152clb and cfmv154cls manufactured january 27, 2013, through april 10, 2013 in the serial number range kg30607951 through kg31600670. in the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unattended.
Consequence Summary: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Corrective Action: Thor will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. the recall began on may 12, 2014. owners may contact thor motor coach at 1-877-500-1020. thor's number for this recall is rc000088. note: until the microwave has been repaired, owners should not store anything in the microwave while it is unattended.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 67.63

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SID: row-a336.53wc-giha
NHTSA ID: 14V127000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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