Thor Motor Coach | NHTSA Recall #15V004000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V004000 by Thor Motor Coach. Affecting model year 2015 challenger, four winds 5000, hurricane, miramar, chateau citation, chateau, windsport, and palazzo motorhomes manufactured april 24, 2014, to december 11, 2014, and equipped with certain latitude awnings manufactured by carefree of colorado Includes 154 affected units, Screws for Awning Lateral Arm Brackets may Fail, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2015 challenger, four winds 5000, hurricane, miramar, chateau citation, chateau, windsport, and palazzo motorhomes manufactured april 24, 2014, to december 11, 2014, and equipped with certain latitude awnings manufactured by carefree of colorado

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2015 challenger, four winds 5000, hurricane, miramar, chateau citation, chateau, windsport, and palazzo motorhomes manufactured april 24, 2014, to december 11, 2014, and equipped with certain latitude awnings manufactured by carefree of colorado. the affected awnings may have screws that attach the lateral arm brackets to the mounting brackets that were not manufactured to specification.

Corrective Action

Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the defective screws, free of charge. the recall began january 23, 2015. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-500-1020. tmc's number for this recall is rc000097.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V004000
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
Report Received Date: 2015-01-08T00:00:00
Subject: Screws for awning lateral arm brackets may fail
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 154

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RC000097
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2015 challenger, four winds 5000, hurricane, miramar, chateau citation, chateau, windsport, and palazzo motorhomes manufactured april 24, 2014, to december 11, 2014, and equipped with certain latitude awnings manufactured by carefree of colorado. the affected awnings may have screws that attach the lateral arm brackets to the mounting brackets that were not manufactured to specification.
Consequence Summary: The screws could fail, causing the supporting bracket to fail, and the awning to fall and potentially strike and injure a person beneath it.
Corrective Action: Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the defective screws, free of charge. the recall began january 23, 2015. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-500-1020. tmc's number for this recall is rc000097.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 67.53

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NHTSA ID: 15V004000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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