The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V385000·Announced 2014-07-01

Thor Motor Coach Recalls 2014-2015 Axis and Vegas Motorhomes for Loose Stairs

Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2014-2015 Axis and Vegas motorhomes because incorrect adhesive may cause entry stair treads to come loose, posing a slip and fall risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (loose stair treads) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Axis and Vegas motorhomes manufactured between August 2, 2013, and June 18, 2014. The recall involves 455 vehicles affected by a defect in the entry stairs.

The defect is caused by the use of an incorrect adhesive, which may cause the treads on the entry stairs to come loose. This condition can result in a person slipping and falling, increasing the risk of injury.

Thor will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall the stair treads with the correct adhesive and additional screws, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
THOR MOTOR COACH AXIS, VEGAS
Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
455

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • AXIS
  • VEGAS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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