Thor Motor Coach Axis, Vegas: Defroster/defogger/hvac system

Date

Aug. 19, 2015

Filed by

Thor Motor Coach

Vehicles

Thor Motor Coach Axis (2016); Thor Motor Coach Vegas (2016)

Component

Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System

Description of the defect

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Axis and Vegas recreational vehicles manufactured March 26, 2015, to July 6, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the heating, ventilation and air conditioning control may lock on one setting, preventing the operator from changing the air flow, thereby eliminating the ability to defrost the windshield.

Potentially affected

290

What can happen

If the windshield cannot be defrosted, the driver's visibility may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

TMC has notified owners, and dealers will install a jumper harness to prevent the condition, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2015. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000103.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

Sept. 1, 2015

Manufacturer campaign number

RC000103

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

15V530000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.