The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·17V239000·Announced 2017-04-10

Thor Motor Coach Recalls 2017 Motorhomes Due to Incorrect Hitch Weight Labels

Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2017 Ace, Hurricane, and Windsport motorhomes because tow hitch labels incorrectly state a 10,000 lb capacity instead of the actual 8,000 lbs.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 the defect could lead to a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2017 Ace, Hurricane, and Windsport motorhomes. The recall addresses an issue with the weight rating labels on the tow hitches. These labels indicate a 10,000 lb weight capacity, but the actual hitch capacity is 8,000 lbs.

If the hitch is loaded to the capacity indicated on the incorrect label, the hitch may damage the motorhome or disconnect from the tow vehicle. This increases the risk of a crash.

The recall began on May 22, 2017. Thor Motor Coach will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels free of charge. 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, THOR MOTOR WINDSPORT, HURRICANE, ACE
Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
148

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 (3)

  • WINDSPORT
  • HURRICANE
  • ACE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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