Thor Motor Coach | NHTSA Recall #15V224000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V224000 by Thor Motor Coach. Affecting model year 2016 four winds, citation, outlaw, chateau, siesta, and freedom elite motorhomes manufactured february 14, 2015, to april 6, 2015 Includes 168 affected units, Missing Information on OCCC Label/FMVSS 120, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016 four winds, citation, outlaw, chateau, siesta, and freedom elite motorhomes manufactured february 14, 2015, to april 6, 2015

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2016 four winds, citation, outlaw, chateau, siesta, and freedom elite motorhomes manufactured february 14, 2015, to april 6, 2015. the affected vehicles may be missing the water weight carrying capability information on the occupant and cargo carrying capacity (occc) label . as a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 120, "tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a gvwr of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds)."

Corrective Action

Tmc will notify owners and will provide a new occc label with the correct information, free of charge. The recall began on may 1, 2015. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-500-1020. tmc's number for this recall is rc000099.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V224000
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
Report Received Date: 2015-04-15T00:00:00
Subject: Missing information on occc label/fmvss 120
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 168

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RC000099
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2016 four winds, citation, outlaw, chateau, siesta, and freedom elite motorhomes manufactured february 14, 2015, to april 6, 2015. the affected vehicles may be missing the water weight carrying capability information on the occupant and cargo carrying capacity (occc) label . as a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 120, "tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a gvwr of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds)."
Consequence Summary: If the vehicle is loaded to its weight capacity without including the weight of the water carried onboard, the motorhome may be overloaded. this can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Tmc will notify owners and will provide a new occc label with the correct information, free of charge. The recall began on may 1, 2015. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-500-1020. tmc's number for this recall is rc000099.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 58.18

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NHTSA ID: 15V224000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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