2017 THOR ROAD BEAR RENTAL RECALL - #16V571000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 Ace, 2013 Citation, 2012-2013 Siesta and 2017 Four Winds and Road Bear Rental motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2017 THOR ROAD BEAR RENTAL |
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| Manufacturer |
Thor Motor Coach |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/2012 - 7/19/2016 |
| Recalled on |
8/2/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Thor Motor Coach |
| Owners Notified on |
9/15/2016 |
| # Affected |
5,633 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
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| Description |
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 Ace, 2013 Citation, 2012-2013 Siesta and 2017 Four Winds and Road Bear Rental motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials." |
| Consequences |
A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
Thor will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower curtains with curtains made with fire retardant, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is RC000121. |
| 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 ROAD BEAR RENTAL Recall for SEAT BELTS
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