Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain model year 2017 Quantum RQ29 motorhomes manufactured June
— Recall Campaign #16V869000
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Quantum RQ29 motorhomes manufactured June 27, 2016, to September 29, 2016. The affected vehicles may be missing a mid-ship marker light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Systems (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 32 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V869000
| Manufacturer: | Thor Motor Coach |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 02, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V869000 |
| Units affected: | 32 |
- Description:
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Quantum RQ29 motorhomes manufactured June 27, 2016, to September 29, 2016. The affected vehicles may be missing a mid-ship marker light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Systems (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequeces:
- If the mid-ship marker light is missing, other drivers can mistake the length of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a mid-ship marker light if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000124.
- 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.