Thor Motor Coach Chateau, Four Winds: Temporary/emergency spare tire

Date

Sept. 27, 2016

Filed by

Thor Motor Coach

Vehicles

Thor Motor Coach Chateau (2016, 2017); Thor Motor Coach Four Winds (2016, 2017)

Component

Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

223

What can happen

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.

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

Oct. 31, 2016

Manufacturer campaign number

RC000122

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

16V696000

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.