The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V869000·Announced 2016-12-02

Thor Motor Coach Recalls 2017 Quantum RQ29 Motorhomes for Missing Light

Thor Motor Coach is recalling 32 model year 2017 Quantum RQ29 motorhomes because they may be missing a required mid-ship marker light, which can increase crash 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 (missing safety light increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain model year 2017 Quantum RQ29 motorhomes manufactured between June 27, 2016, and September 29, 2016. The recall affects 32 vehicles that may be missing a mid-ship marker light. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, which governs lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

The missing light poses a safety risk because other drivers may mistake the length of the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing mid-ship marker light free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2017. Owners may contact TMC 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 QUANTUM
Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
32

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 (1)

  • QUANTUM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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