Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2022-2023 Four Winds

Aug 10, 2022 — Recall Campaign #22V611000

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Four Winds, Quantum, Chateau, and 2022 Geneva motorhomes. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 262 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

22V611000

Manufacturer:	Thor Motor Coach
Recall date:	August 10, 2022
NHTSA Campaign #:	22V611000
Units affected:	262

Description:: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Four Winds, Quantum, Chateau, and 2022 Geneva motorhomes. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Consequeces:: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective action:: Dealer will repair or replace the awnings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by September 16, 2022. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affects the following:

2023 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS Complaints
[XXX] U.S. Army), Active-Duty Service Member (Stationed at Fort Knox, KY / Residing in Brandenburg, KY) I am reporting a severe structural manufacturing defect involving the room slide-out assembly on the driver-side flank of the vehicle body. Certified diagnostic testing and structural tolerance layouts executed by the component manufacturer, Lippert (LCI Case #[XXX]), and servicing dealership technicians (Camping World) have confirmed that the main slide-out housing and framing elements were installed, aligned, and integrated completely out of structural tolerance directly at the Thor Motor Coach assembly plant during production. This structural defect constitutes an uncorrectable manufacturing deviation. Because the slide-out mechanism is fundamentally misaligned within the main load-bearing sidewall of the motorhome, it repeatedly binds, undergoes severe component stress, and fails to close or seat flush against the secondary seals. Operating a 11,000lb+ commercial-chassis motorhome with a structurally out-of-tolerance slide-out housing introduces substantial safety hazards to public highways: Catastrophic Unintended Deployment: The mechanical stress and structural warping prevent the locking mechanisms and gear teeth from seating safely. Vibration at highway speeds risks structural latch failure, which could result in a partial or full unintended slide-out deployment while traveling at high speeds. Because the slide-out frame cannot close symmetrically, the structural integrity of the main driver-side wall is severely degraded. This creates asymmetrical aerodynamic drag and hazardous crosswind vulnerability, risking dynamic instability and potential vehicle roll-overs or lane-drift. In the event of an evasive driving maneuver, the shifting, misaligned mass of the slide-out can cause unpredictable chassis twisting and severe stability control failures, endangering my passengers and sharing motorists. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6);
2023 THOR MOTOR COACH QUANTUM Complaints
I bought this RV as a new 2023 Thor Quantum MB24 . After a recall performed by Mercedez of Pleasanton , California ( after the VIN no. was punched on their computer ) , it shows as a 2021 Model year . How would I know if I was sold a pre - owned Motor Vehicle or a new one ? It has 2000+ miles in accordance to RECVAN @ Fremont , California , was acquired driven from Elkhart , Indiana to California . There were few issues and problems that I found out later after I had the RV parked outside my resident in Mountain House , California : Dirty outside compartment , Inoperable Navigation system , left outside wheel hub cap held by a single screw , all 4 rear wheel air valves not working properly , dream dinette can not turn to bed due to improper fit , some outside compartment latches loose , shower curtain had tiny slits , missing toilet bolt cover . Most of this issues was taken care of as part of the warranty . My concern is why is it a 2021 year model and not 2023 as per VIN NUMBER ? I s it Pre- Owned ? I don't have any way of knowing , hopefully you can help me with this issue . Thanks Respectfully , [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6);