2017 THOR ACE RECALL - #16V260000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2017 ACE and Road Bear Rental motorhomes manufactured February 11, 2016, to March 9, 2016. The seat belt anchorages located in the slide out section may not meet the specified strength requirements, allowing them to pull loose during 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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2017 THOR ACE |
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| Manufacturer |
Thor Motor Coach |
| Manufactured between |
2/11/2016 - 3/9/2016 |
| Recalled on |
4/29/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Thor Motor Coach |
| Owners Notified on |
5/27/2016 |
| # Affected |
32 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS |
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| Description |
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2017 ACE and Road Bear Rental motorhomes manufactured February 11, 2016, to March 9, 2016. The seat belt anchorages located in the slide out section may not meet the specified strength requirements, allowing them to pull loose during 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." |
| Consequences |
If the seat belt anchorages pull loose in a crash, they will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcement brackets, and plates, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2017 THOR ACE Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2017 THOR ACE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2017 THOR ACE Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2017 THOR ACE Recall for EQUIPMENT
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