NHTSA · Vehicle recall
Thor Motor Coach Ace, Axis, Compass and others: Glass, side/rear
- Date
- June 9, 2020
- Filed by
- Thor Motor Coach
- Vehicles
- Thor Motor Coach Ace (2020, 2021); Thor Motor Coach Axis (2020); Thor Motor Coach Compass (2020); Thor Motor Coach Delano (2020); Thor Motor Coach Four Winds (2021); Thor Motor Coach Gemini (2020); Thor Motor Coach Hurricane (2020); Thor Motor Coach Outlaw (2020); Thor Motor Coach Vegas (2020); Thor Motor Coach Windsport (2020)
- Component
- Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear
- Description of the defect
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 ACE, 2021 Four Winds and 2020 Gemini, Axis, Compass, Delano, Windsport, Hurricane, Outlaw, and Vegas motorhomes. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal hinge frame of the frameless windows may fail which would then allow the glass to detach and fall out.
- Potentially affected
- 71
- What can happen
- If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frameless windows for proper adhesive bond strength, replacing the windows as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000192.
- 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
- July 10, 2020
- Manufacturer campaign number
- RC000192
- Recall type
- V (vehicle)
- Influenced by
- MFR
- Recall number
- 20V339000
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.