THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 WINDSPORT AND HURRICANE AND 2009 MAGELLEN MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 27, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 18, 2011. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CLOSE TO A VEHICLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT. HEAT CAN BUILD UP IN THIS AREA.
Thor Motor Coach – EXHAUST TOO CLOSE TO STORAGE COMPARTMENT
| Report Received Date | 02/22/2012 |
| NHTSA ID | 12V066000 |
| Consequence Summary | HEAT BUILD UP COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. |
| Corrective Action | TMC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD TO PROTECT THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT FROM THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE EXHAUST. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 1, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TMC AT 1-877-855-2867. |
| Recall Code | RC000042 |
| Potentially Affected | 261 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V066000) |
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