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HighNHTSA·17V692000·Announced 2017-11-02

Thor Motor Coach Recalls 2018 Motorhomes Due to Trailer Light Wiring Defect

Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2018 Ace, Axis, Hurricane, Windsport, and Vegas motorhomes because trailer light wiring may be inserted incorrectly, causing lights to fail and increasing 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 functional safety defect (lighting) that increases crash risk, but the source text does not report any specific injuries, deaths, or structural failures, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2018 Ace, Axis, Hurricane, Windsport, and Vegas motorhomes. The recall addresses a defect where the wiring for the trailer lights may have been inserted into the wrong locations of the trailer lighting socket. This error can cause the trailer lights to not function properly, meaning the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

If the trailer lights do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on November 21, 2017.

Thor has notified owners, and dealers will re-wire a new connector free of charge. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000148. 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.

The recalled product

Product
THOR MOTOR COACH ACE, AXIS, WINDSPORT, HURRICANE
Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
36

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 (5)

  • ACE
  • AXIS
  • WINDSPORT
  • HURRICANE
  • VEGAS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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