NHTSA Campaign 16V696000
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Issued by Thor Motor Coach · Reported Sep 27, 2016 · 223 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Four Winds and Chateau motorhomes manufactured June 16, 2015, to April 29, 2016. The affected motorhomes are equipped with a spare tire bracket that may loosen and detach during vehicle operation.
Consequence
If the spare tire bracket and spare tire detaches, it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install carriage bolts to properly secure the spare tire bracket, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000122.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOR MOTOR COACH | CHATEAU | 2016 | 223 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | CHATEAU | 2017 | 223 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | FOUR WINDS | 2016 | 223 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | FOUR WINDS | 2017 | 223 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V696000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.