Thor Motor Coach Chateau, Four Winds, Freedom Elite: Seat belts

Date

March 13, 2017

Filed by

Thor Motor Coach

Vehicles

Thor Motor Coach Chateau (2017); Thor Motor Coach Four Winds (2017); Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite (2017)

Component

Seat Belts

Description of the defect

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Chateau, Freedom Elite, and Four Winds Motorhomes. The sofa may not have a seat belt for the middle seating position.

Potentially affected

171

What can happen

Without a seat belt, the occupant sitting in the middle position of the sofa will not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy

Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and dealers will install a middle seat belt, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for the recall is RC000130.

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

May 8, 2017

Manufacturer campaign number

RC000130

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17V166000

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.