Tmc recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Tmc is recalling certain model year 2011 four winds 5000 and chateau sport vehicles manufactured from october 26, 2010 through november 11, 2010. These vehicles do not have the required heat shield located in the proper place next to the LP gas tank. Without the heat shield in place, heat is not properly dissipated around the exhaust of the vehicle. This potentially could result in a fire.
What could happen
In the event of a fire, there is a potential for property damage, personal injury or death.
The fix
Dealers will relocate the heat shield to the proper location on the chassis to protect the LP tank. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 3, 2011. Owners may contact thor motor coach at 877-500-1020.
Vehicles covered
- Tmc Chateau Sport 2011
- Tmc Four Winds 5000 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V646000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Thor Motor Coach
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 17, 2010
- Owners notified
- Jan 3, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 12
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 26, 2010 to Nov 11, 2010
- Part
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Tank assembly
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.