NHTSA Campaign 16V139000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Issued by Thor Motor Coach · Reported Mar 7, 2016 · 385 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Hurricane and Windsport motor homes manufactured January 30, 2013, to March 6, 2015. In the affected motor homes, the vehicle exhaust is located near a storage compartment where heat may build-up, causing the compartment to melt.
Consequence
Heat build-up in the vehicle storage compartment increases the risk of fire.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to prevent heat build-up in the storage compartment. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000112.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOR MOTOR | HURRICANE | 2016 | 385 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | HURRICANE | 2014 | 385 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | HURRICANE | 2015 | 385 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | WINDSPORT | 2014 | 385 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | WINDSPORT | 2015 | 385 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | WINDSPORT | 2016 | 385 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V139000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.