NHTSA recall 11V459000
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Thor Motor Coach Hurricane and 1 more
Reported Aug 31, 2011246 vehicles affectedTHOR MOTOR COACHMaker’s number RC000042Built Sep 3, 2010 – Aug 18, 2011
The defect
Thor motor coach (tmc) IS recalling certain model year 2011-2012 windsport and hurricane motor homes manufactured from september 3, 2010, through august 18, 2011. On these vehicles, the exhaust system IS close to a vehicle storage compartment. Heat can build up in this area.
The risk
Heat build up could result in a fire, property damage, personal injury or death.
The remedy
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to protect the storage compartment from the heat generated by the exhaust. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 3, 2011. owners may contact tmc at 1-877-855-2867.