NHTSA recall 13V164000

Equipment · Thor Motor Coach

April 25, 2013report date

427units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.

Why it matters: If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

The fix: Thor motor coach will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began during May 2013.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2013 Thor Motor Coach Challenger, 2014 Thor Motor Coach Challenger, 2013 Thor Motor Coach Chateau, 2014 Thor Motor Coach Chateau, 2013 Thor Motor Coach Chateau Sport, 2014 Thor Motor Coach Chateau Sport, 2013 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 5000, 2014 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 5000, 2013 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds Siesta, 2013 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane, 2014 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane, 2014 Thor Motor Coach Majestic, 2013 Thor Motor Coach Palazzo, 2013 Thor Motor Coach Windsport, 2014 Thor Motor Coach Windsport.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 13V164000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.