Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2018-2019 Outlaw recreational vehicles
— Recall Campaign #18V120000
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Outlaw recreational vehicles, model 29J. The sofa seat belt bracket may not meet the strength requirements and may not adequately restrain an occupant in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 65 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V120000
| Manufacturer: | Thor Motor Coach |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 19, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V120000 |
| Units affected: | 65 |
- Description:
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Outlaw recreational vehicles, model 29J. The sofa seat belt bracket may not meet the strength requirements and may not adequately restrain an occupant in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Consequeces:
- If the bracket does not meet the strength requirements, the anchorage may fail in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a new bracket, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000151.
- 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.