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HighNHTSA·14V695000·Announced 2014-11-03

Thor Motor Coach Recalls 2015 Motorhomes Due to Awning Bracket Defect

Thor Motor Coach is recalling 215 model year 2015 motorhomes because awning mounting brackets may crack, causing the awning to fall and potentially injure people.

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 where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential injury from falling objects.

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain model year 2015 Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Miramar, Chateau Citation, Chateau, Four Winds Siesta, Windsport, and Freedom Elite motorhomes. The affected vehicles were manufactured between August 7, 2014, and October 17, 2014. A total of 215 units are included in this recall.

The defect involves awning mounting brackets that may crack. If the brackets fail, the awning may fall. NHTSA notes that if an awning falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone standing under it.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE, WINDSPORT, CHATEAU, MIRAMAR
Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
215

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 (8)

  • FREEDOM ELITE
  • WINDSPORT
  • CHATEAU
  • MIRAMAR
  • HURRICANE
  • FOUR WINDS 5000
  • FOUR WINDS SIESTA
  • CHATEAU CITATION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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