NHTSA recall 14V695000
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
Thor Motor Coach Chateau and 7 more
Reported Nov 3, 2014215 vehicles affectedThor Motor CoachMaker’s number RC000095Built Aug 7, 2014 – Oct 17, 2014
The defect
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2015 Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Miramar, Chateau Citation, Chateau, Four Winds Siesta, Windsport, and Freedom Elite motorhomes manufactured August 7, 2014, to October 17, 2014. The affected motorhomes have awnings whose mounting brackets may crack, and the awnings may fall.
The risk
If an awning falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under the awning.
The remedy
Thor has notified owners, and dealers will replace the defective mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000095.