Thor Motor / Thor Motor Coach recall: Trailer hitches
What is wrong
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Ace, Hurricane, and Windsport motorhomes. The weight rating labels for the tow hitches on these vehicles indicate a 10,000lb weight capacity when the actual hitch capacity is 8,000lbs.
What could happen
If the hitch is loaded to the capacity on the label, the hitch may damage the motorhome or the hitch may disconnect from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of the crash.
The fix
TMC will notify owners and provide them corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2017. Owner's may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020.
Vehicles covered
- Thor Motor Hurricane 2017
- Thor Motor Coach Ace 2017
- Thor Motor Coach Windsport 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V239000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Thor Motor Coach
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 10, 2017
- Owners notified
- May 22, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 148
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 12, 2017 to Jan 24, 2017
- Part
- Trailer hitches; Equipment › Other › Labels
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Thor Motor Coach recall: Structure Feb 10, 2022
- Thor Motor Coach recall: Visibility Jun 9, 2020
- Thor Motor Coach recall: Visibility Oct 9, 2018
- Thor Motor Coach recall: Equipment Jul 30, 2018
- Damon / Four Winds / Thor and more recall: Equipment Nov 22, 2017
- Thor Motor Coach recall: Exterior lighting Nov 2, 2017
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.