NHTSA recall 12V066000
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Thor Motor Coach Hurricane 32A and 1 more
Reported Feb 22, 2012261 vehicles affectedTHOR MOTOR COACHMaker’s number RC000042Built May 27, 2008 – Aug 18, 2011
The defect
Thor motor coach (tmc) IS recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 windsport and hurricane and 2009 magellen motor homes manufactured from may 27, 2008, 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 april 1, 2012. owners may contact tmc at 1-877-855-2867.