Thor Motor Coach Challenger, Windsport; Thor Motor Hurricane: Parking brake

Date

Oct. 23, 2015

Filed by

Thor Motor Coach

Vehicles

Thor Motor Hurricane (2016); Thor Motor Coach Challenger (2016); Thor Motor Coach Windsport (2016)

Component

Parking Brake

Description of the defect

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Challenger, Hurricane and Windsport motorhomes manufactured July 31, 2015, to September 9, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the parking brake actuator may be out of calibration causing the parking brake system to not properly hold the vehicle even with the parking brake pedal fully depressed. Additionally, the parking brake may not disengage completely when the parking brake pedal is released.

Potentially affected

17

What can happen

If the parking brake does not fully engage, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash. A parking brake that drags may result in a wheel end fire.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake foot pedal assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2015. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000107.

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

Nov. 16, 2015

Manufacturer campaign number

RC000107

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

15V699000

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.