NHTSA recall 17V166000
Seat belts
Thor Motor Coach Chateau and 2 more
Reported Mar 13, 2017171 vehicles affectedThor Motor CoachMaker’s number RC000130Built Mar 28, 2016 – Jan 29, 2017
The defect
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Chateau, Freedom Elite, and Four Winds Motorhomes. The sofa may not have a seat belt for the middle seating position.
The risk
Without a seat belt, the occupant sitting in the middle position of the sofa will not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
The remedy
Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and dealers will install a middle seat belt, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for the recall is RC000130.