2016 Thor Motor Coach Axis problems & recalls

Problem: Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2016 axis and vegas recreational vehicles manufactured march 26, 2015, to july 6, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the heating, ventilation and air conditioning control may lock on one setting, preventing the operator from changing the air flow, thereby eliminating the ability to defrost the windshield.

Risk: If the windshield cannot be defrosted, the driver's visibility may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Tmc has notified owners, and dealers will install a jumper harness to prevent the condition, free of charge. the recall began on september 1, 2015. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-500-1020. tmc's number for this recall is rc000103.

Problem: Thor motor coach (thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. see a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17v758-5764.pdf. these extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rm

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on january 15, 2018. owners may contact thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information.