Thor Motor Coach Challenger, Miramar, Outlaw: Visibility

Date

Nov. 16, 2018

Filed by

Thor Motor Coach

Vehicles

Thor Motor Coach Challenger (2017, 2018, 2019); Thor Motor Coach Miramar (2017, 2018, 2019); Thor Motor Coach Outlaw (2017, 2018, 2019)

Component

Visibility

Description of the defect

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thor Challenger, Miramar, and Outlaw motorhomes. The motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving.

Potentially affected

1485

What can happen

If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a fastener to ensure the motor will not allow the shade to roll down during while driving. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000165.

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. 10, 2019

Manufacturer campaign number

RC000165

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V812000

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.