Thor Motor and Thor Motor Coach Recall 17V239000: Equipment, Other, Labels

NHTSA recall 17V239000 · announced April 10, 2017 · filed by Thor Motor Coach · 148 units affected

The problem

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Ace, Hurricane, and Windsport motorhomes. The weight rating labels for the tow hitches on these vehicles indicate a 10,000lb weight capacity when the actual hitch capacity is 8,000lbs.

The risk

If the hitch is loaded to the capacity on the label, the hitch may damage the motorhome or the hitch may disconnect from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of the crash.

What to do

TMC will notify owners and provide them corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2017. Owner's may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2017 Thor Motor Hurricane
• 2017 Thor Motor Coach Ace
• 2017 Thor Motor Coach Windsport

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.