Thor Motor Coach Magnitude, Omni: Equipment

Date

Aug. 1, 2019

Filed by

Thor Motor Coach

Vehicles

Thor Motor Coach Magnitude (2019, 2020); Thor Motor Coach Omni (2019, 2020)

Component

Equipment

Description of the defect

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Omni and Magnitude motorhomes. The battery tray may be improperly welded to the chassis frame, allowing the battery tray to detach from the chassis.

Potentially affected

181

What can happen

If the battery tray detaches from the chassis, the battery may discharge, causing the vehicle to stall and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

TMC has notified owners, and dealers will weld on an additional support to the battery tray, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000171.

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

Aug. 8, 2019

Manufacturer campaign number

RC000171

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V566000

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.