Thor Motor Coach Quantum: Exterior lighting

Date

Dec. 2, 2016

Filed by

Thor Motor Coach

Vehicles

Thor Motor Coach Quantum (2017)

Component

Exterior Lighting

Description of the defect

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Quantum RQ29 motorhomes manufactured June 27, 2016, to September 29, 2016. The affected vehicles may be missing a mid-ship marker light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Systems (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Potentially affected

32

What can happen

If the mid-ship marker light is missing, other drivers can mistake the length of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a mid-ship marker light if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000124.

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

Jan. 25, 2017

Manufacturer campaign number

RC000124

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

108

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

16V869000

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.