Thor Motor Coach | NHTSA Recall #18V415000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V415000 by Thor Motor Coach. Affecting 2016-2018 thor gemini and compass recreational vehicles built on a ford chassis and equipped with a trailer tow module Includes 158 affected units, Water may Enter the Trailer Tow Module, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2016-2018 thor gemini and compass recreational vehicles built on a ford chassis and equipped with a trailer tow module

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2016-2018 thor gemini and compass recreational vehicles built on a ford chassis and equipped with a trailer tow module. water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.

Corrective Action

Ford has notified owners, and ford dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. the recall began on june 19, 2018. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. tmc's number for this recall is rc000154.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V415000
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
Report Received Date: 2018-06-19T00:00:00
Subject: Water may enter the trailer tow module
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 158

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RC000154
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2016-2018 thor gemini and compass recreational vehicles built on a ford chassis and equipped with a trailer tow module. water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.
Consequence Summary: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Ford has notified owners, and ford dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. the recall began on june 19, 2018. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. tmc's number for this recall is rc000154.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ff4a.vcme-fcue
NHTSA ID: 18V415000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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