Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V571000 Reported August 2, 2016

Shower curtains may be flammable/fmvss 302

Thor Motor Coach · Equipment · 5,633 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V571000
Manufacturer Campaign
RC000121
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
5,633
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 2, 2016
Completion Rate
33.16

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (thor) is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 ace, 2013 citation, 2012-2013 siesta and 2017 four winds and road bear rental motorhomes. the affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 302, "flammability of interior materials."

Safety Consequence

A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Thor will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower curtains with curtains made with fire retardant, free of charge. the recall began on september 15, 2016. owners may contact thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. thor's number for this recall is rc000121.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference recall ID 16V571000 or campaign RC000121.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V571000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V571000?

NHTSA recall 16V571000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on August 2, 2016. It addresses: Shower curtains may be flammable/fmvss 302. The recall affects approximately 5,633 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V571000 or the manufacturer campaign number RC000121. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.