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.